A Bum Deal (1935)
Overview
In 1932, Michel Simon plays in "Boudu sauvé des eaux" under the direction of Jean Renoir. Three years later, he was again invited to don the clothes of the famous tramp on the sets of Boulogne.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.175 |
Directed By
Jean Renoir
Crew
Jean Renoir
TOP CAST
Michel Simon
Boudu
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