The Counterfeiters of Paris

1961 1h 38m FR

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 115

CrimeComedy

Synopsis

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"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Gabin
Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe'
Bernard Blier
Charles Lepicard
Maurice Biraud
Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave'
Frank Villard
Éric Masson
Antoine Balpêtré
Lucas Malvoisin
Martine Carol
Solange Mideau
Ginette Leclerc
Léa Lepicard
Françoise Rosay
Madame Pauline

Credits

Behind the camera

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

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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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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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Jean Gabin and Bernard Blier and Maurice Biraud carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0054734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gilles Grangier directs. Louis Page behind the camera. Michel Legrand scores. Jacqueline Thiédot cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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165 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Gilles Grangier, shot by Louis Page. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michel Legrand. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jacqueline Thiédot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean Gabin and Bernard Blier and Maurice Biraud carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0054734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.