Wise Guys (1961)
Overview
In Paris in the early 1960s, Ronald is a son of a good family, with a carefree, pleasure-oriented life. He is one of the leading figures in the small world of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Following a trivial parking incident, he meets Arthur, a young man with a straight face who hurts his pride. It is at this moment that Ambroisine, a beautiful young woman, appears... she will be the instrument of Ronald's revenge.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.009 |
Directed By
Claude Chabrol
Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol
Paul Gégauff
Éric Ollivier
Raymond Hakim
Robert Hakim
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
James Cuenet
TOP CAST
Jean-Claude Brialy
Ronald
Bernadette Lafont
Ambroisine
Stéphane Audran
Xavière, la danseuse
Sacha Briquet
Henri, le fiancé
Jean Tissier
Le président
Laura Carli
Tante Suzanne
Jean Galland
l' Oncle Arthur
Sophie Grimaldi
La fiancée
Serge Bento
Bernard 1, le livreur
Pierre Vernier
Bernard 2
Corrado Guarducci
Le peintre
Jeanne Pérez
La veuve Goupil
Stella Dassas
La Duchesse
Charles Belmont
Arthur
Dominique Zardi
Un consommateur
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