Pete the Tender (1960)
In this crime drama, Michel Simon is cast as Pierrot, an elderly gangster who does not fit the stereotype -- he is soft-hearted. After a petty criminal betrays his cohorts by taking off with the loot from a big robbery, he is caught and sent to jail. Now he has served his time, and Pierrot is given the task of retrieving the stolen cash. The tyro criminal tries to use a pretty young woman who has fallen in love with him as a red herring for Pierrot's investigation. Everything backfires though, and Pierrot is left considering what to do with the loot, and with the criminal who does not yet realize he loves his attractive accomplice and could have a good life with her if he opts for walking the straight and narrow.
Director: François Villiers
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: November 30, 1960
Cast
- Michel Simon - Pierrot
- Claude Brasseur - Tony
- Dany Saval - 'Marie la Crèpe'
- Marie Daëms - The Patroness of Péché Originel
- Jean-Pierre Marielle - Emile
- Gène Villiers - Krishna
- Michel Jourdan - Pierrot's sidekick
- Simone Duhart - Owner of the cafe
- Harry-Max - Notary
- Jacques Danoville - Inspector
Production: Films Caravelle
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: François Villiers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pete the Tender about?
- In this crime drama, Michel Simon is cast as Pierrot, an elderly gangster who does not fit the stereotype -- he is soft-hearted. After a petty criminal betrays his cohorts by taking off with the loot from a big robbery, he is caught and sent to jail. Now he has served his time, and Pierrot is given the task of retrieving the stolen cash. The tyro criminal tries to use a pretty young woman who has fallen in love with him as a red herring for Pierrot's investigation. Everything backfires though, and Pierrot is left considering what to do with the loot, and with the criminal who does not yet realize he loves his attractive accomplice and could have a good life with her if he opts for walking the straight and narrow.
- Who directed Pete the Tender?
- Pete the Tender was directed by François Villiers.
- Who stars in Pete the Tender?
- Pete the Tender stars Michel Simon, Claude Brasseur, Dany Saval, Marie Daëms, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Gène Villiers.
- How long is Pete the Tender?
- Pete the Tender has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Pete the Tender?
- Pete the Tender is a Crime, Comedy film.
- Where was Pete the Tender produced?
- Pete the Tender was produced in France.