The Wise Guys

1965 2h 8m FR

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7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 150

AdventureComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Hector Valentin returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties restarting the run-down operation which has inefficient workers and is hampered by the dirty tactics of its bigger...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lino Ventura
Laurent Dannecker
Bourvil
Hector Valentin
Marie Dubois
Jackie Keller
Jean-Claude Rolland
Mick Évratte
Jess Hahn
Calderon aka "Nénesse"
Michel Constantin
Skida
Hénia Suchar
Christiane, Mick's wife
Reine Courtois
Yvonne Didier

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Enrico
Writers: Robert Enrico
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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61 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 Robert Enrico, shot by Jean Boffety. 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 François de Roubaix. 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 Meppiel 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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Lino Ventura and Bourvil and Marie Dubois carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0059241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Robert Enrico directs. Jean Boffety behind the camera. François de Roubaix scores. Jacqueline Meppiel cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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161 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Robert Enrico, shot by Jean Boffety. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by François de Roubaix. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jacqueline Meppiel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lino Ventura and Bourvil and Marie Dubois carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0059241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.