The Gates of Paris (1957)

Cast

• Pierre Brasseur - Juju
• Georges Brassens - The Artist
• Henri Vidal - Pierre Barbier
• Dany Carrel - Maria
• Raymond Bussières - Alphonse, the Bistro, Maria's Father
• Gabrielle Fontan - Mme Sabatier, Juju and Nénette's Mother
• Philippe de Chérisey - Paulo, a Regular at the Bistro
• Annette Poivre - Nénette
• Alain Bouvette - Paulo's Boyfriend
• Gérard Buhr - An Inspector

Screenplay

• Jean Aurel (Screenplay)
• René Fallet (Novel)
• René Clair (Dialogue)
• René Clair (Screenplay)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gates of Paris about?

Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend The Artist are forced at gunpoint to house a fugitive, Pierre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and takes care of Pierre. But one day Juju finds out that Pierre has been making love to his girl Maria...

Who directed The Gates of Paris?

The Gates of Paris was directed by René Clair.

Who stars in The Gates of Paris?

The Gates of Paris stars Pierre Brasseur, Georges Brassens, Henri Vidal, Dany Carrel, Raymond Bussières, Gabrielle Fontan.

How long is The Gates of Paris?

The Gates of Paris has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).

What genre is The Gates of Paris?

The Gates of Paris is a Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime film.

Where was The Gates of Paris produced?

The Gates of Paris was produced in France, Italy.