Stop the Massacre

1959 1h 23m FR

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Promoted to wrestling champion by chance, Tonin, known as le Bourreau de l'Ardèche, moves to Paris. He is quickly snapped up by Monsieur Bob, a self-styled manager who, in reality, hides his dealings under the cover of a nightclub, but who is also Tonin's regimental buddy. So Tonin acts as a front man, while Bob provides him with fake victories. The beautiful Wanda, the gangster's mistress, appeals to Tonin; she's charitable and sets him on the right path. He returns to the Ardèche and marries the daughter of the village mayor, after learning what a dangerous protector Bob is.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Richard
Antoine Martin
Corinne Marchand
Wanda
Harold Kay
Bob
Annie Anderson
Edmond Ardisson
Jack Ary
Florence Blot
Nurse
Sacha Briquet

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: André Hunebelle
Writers: Jean Halain
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 6

ERA

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67 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

ERA

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Jean Richard and Corinne Marchand and Harold Kay carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

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IMDB entry: tt0149713 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

André Hunebelle directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
267 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Jean Richard and Corinne Marchand and Harold Kay carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0149713 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.