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La traversée de Paris (1956)

80 min  -  Comedy  -   26 October 1956 (France)
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Two men, a painter and a poor guy have to cross over Paris by night during world war II and nazi occupation to delivery black market meat... See full summary »

Director:

Claude Autant-Lara

Writers:

Marcel Aymé (short story), Jean Aurenche (dialogue), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Jean Gabin, Bourvil and Jeannette Batti
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Gabin ...
Grandgil
Bourvil Bourvil ...
Marcel Martin
Jeannette Batti Jeannette Batti ...
Mariette Martin
Georgette Anys Georgette Anys ...
Lucienne Couronne, la patronne du cafe Belotte
Robert Arnoux Robert Arnoux ...
Marchandot
Laurence Badie Laurence Badie ...
La serveuse du restaurant
Myno Burney Myno Burney ...
Angèle Marchandot
Germaine Delbat Germaine Delbat ...
Une cliente du restaurant
Monette Dinay Monette Dinay ...
Madame Jambier
Jean Dunot Jean Dunot ...
Alfred Couronne, le patron du cafe Belotte
Bernard La Jarrige Bernard La Jarrige ...
Un agent de police (as Bernard Lajarrige)
Jacques Marin Jacques Marin ...
Le patron du restaurant Saint Martin
Hubert de Lapparent Hubert de Lapparent ...
L'otage nerveux
Hans Verner Hans Verner ...
Le motard (as Jean Verner)
Hugues Wanner Hugues Wanner ...
Le père de Dédé (as Hugues Waner)
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Storyline

Two men, a painter and a poor guy have to cross over Paris by night during world war II and nazi occupation to delivery black market meat. As they walk along dark parisian streets they encounter various characters and adventures until they are arrested by German police. Written by <chadourne@univ-lille3.fr>  

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Plot Keywords:

Nazi | Black Market | France | Smuggling | Occupied Nation  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

France | Italy

Language:

French | German

Release Date:

(France) See more »

Also Known As:

Four Bags Full See more »

Filming Locations:

Franstudio, Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Continental Produzione, Franco London Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Award : Victoire du Cinéma français 1957 See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Crew is seen in the mirror when Grandgil pass the door of Martin's home. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Une époque formidable... (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"La Marseillaise"
Composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle See more »