The Counterfeiters of Paris (1961)
"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
Director: Gilles Grangier
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 27, 1961
Cast
- Jean Gabin - Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe'
- Bernard Blier - Charles Lepicard
- Maurice Biraud - Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave'
- Frank Villard - Éric Masson
- Antoine Balpêtré - Lucas Malvoisin
- Martine Carol - Solange Mideau
- Ginette Leclerc - Léa Lepicard
- Françoise Rosay - Madame Pauline
- Albert Dinan - Commissioner Rémy
- Gérard Buhr - Inspector Martin
Screenplay
- Michel Audiard (Screenplay)
- Michel Audiard (Dialogue)
- Albert Simonin (Novel)
- Albert Simonin (Screenplay)
- Gilles Grangier
Music: Michel Legrand, Francis Lemarque
Cinematography: Louis Page
Editing: Jacqueline Thiédot
Production: Compagnia Cinematografica Mondiale (CCM), Cité Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
counterfeit, counterfeiter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Counterfeiters of Paris about?
- "Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
- Who directed The Counterfeiters of Paris?
- The Counterfeiters of Paris was directed by Gilles Grangier.
- Who stars in The Counterfeiters of Paris?
- The Counterfeiters of Paris stars Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Maurice Biraud, Frank Villard, Antoine Balpêtré, Martine Carol.
- How long is The Counterfeiters of Paris?
- The Counterfeiters of Paris has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Counterfeiters of Paris?
- The Counterfeiters of Paris is a Crime, Comedy film.
- Where was The Counterfeiters of Paris produced?
- The Counterfeiters of Paris was produced in France, Italy.