The Gentleman from Epsom

1962 1h 22m FR

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 67

ComedyCrime

Synopsis

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The story takes place in the racecourses around Paris. A so-called major sells his tips to naive characters.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Gabin
Richard Briand-Charmery
Louis de Funès
Gaspard Ripeux
Madeleine Robinson
Maud
Jean Lefebvre
Charly
Paul Frankeur
Arthur
Frank Villard
Lucien
Jacques Marin
Raoul
Jean Martinelli
Hybert

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gilles Grangier
Writers: Michel Audiard, Gilles Grangier, Albert Simonin
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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64 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

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gilles Grangier, shot by Louis Page. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Jean Gabin and Louis de Funès and Madeleine Robinson carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0056014 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gilles Grangier directs. Louis Page behind the camera. Francis Lemarque scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
264 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Gilles Grangier, shot by Louis Page. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Francis Lemarque. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Jean Gabin and Louis de Funès and Madeleine Robinson carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0056014 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.