La Grande Maffia

1971 1h 30m FR

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 2

Comedy

Synopsis

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After receiving a mobster's heart as a transplant, a modest bank teller embarks on a life of criminal exploits.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Francis Blanche
Modeste Miette
Aldo Maccione
Aldo
Salvatore Senna
Rico
Nico il Grande
Nico
Michel Galabru
Father #1
Achille Zavatta
Father #2
Serge Davri
Father #3
Sydney Chaplin
Bank Director

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philippe Clair
Writers: Philippe Clair
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philippe Clair, shot by Edmond Séchan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Claude Bolling. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Germaine Artus shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Francis Blanche and Aldo Maccione and Salvatore Senna carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0067158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Philippe Clair directs. Edmond Séchan behind the camera. Claude Bolling scores. Germaine Artus cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Philippe Clair, shot by Edmond Séchan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Claude Bolling. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Germaine Artus shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Francis Blanche and Aldo Maccione and Salvatore Senna carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0067158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.