Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin

1962 1h 51m FR

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6.3

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5.9

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★6.3TMDB · 14★5.9IMDB · 209

Comedy

Synopsis

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André Laroche, an industrialist, has just passed away. Face to his grave, as he is being buried, Anne de Vierne, the wife of a magistrate, confesses to her son François that Laroche was in fact Lupin and that he is his natural child. But he is not the gentleman thief's only offspring! Lupin had indeed another son by a housemaid, Gérard Dagmar, a dancer, magician and - occasionally - burglar. Which complicates the task of François who, to respect the last wishes of the testator, has gone in search of the treasure of Poldavia. For he keeps finding Gérard on his way and his efforts are constantly thwarted by his half-brother. Will Gérard prevent François from becoming the worthy successor to their father or will the two young men decide to join forces? That is the question.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean-Pierre Cassel
Gérard Dagmar
Jean-Claude Brialy
François de Vierne
Françoise Dorléac
Nathalie
Geneviève Grad
Catherine
Jean Le Poulain
Le préfet de police
Michel Vitold
Baron von Krantz
Anne Vernon
Madame Bellac
Daniel Cauchy
Charly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Édouard Molinaro
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Arsène Lupin (Robert Lamoureux) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Édouard Molinaro, shot by Pierre Petit. 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 Georges Van Parys. 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 Monique Isnardon 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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Jean-Pierre Cassel and Jean-Claude Brialy and Françoise Dorléac carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0055759 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Édouard Molinaro directs. Pierre Petit behind the camera. Georges Van Parys scores. Monique Isnardon cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

164 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Part of the "Arsène Lupin (Robert Lamoureux) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Édouard Molinaro, shot by Pierre Petit. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Georges Van Parys. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Monique Isnardon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jean-Pierre Cassel and Jean-Claude Brialy and Françoise Dorléac carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0055759 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.