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Wise Guys

Wise Guys

Wise Guys

Wise Guys

1961•1h 39m•

★5.8(6 ratings)

Drama

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.

Director

Writers

Paul Gégauff, Claude Chabrol

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Main Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Claude Brialy

Ronald

Bernadette Lafont

Bernadette Lafont

Ambroisine

Stéphane Audran

Stéphane Audran

Xavière, la danseuse

Sacha Briquet

Sacha Briquet

Henri, le fiancé

Jean Tissier

Jean Tissier

Le président

Laura Carli

Laura Carli

Tante Suzanne

Jean Galland

Jean Galland

l' Oncle Arthur

Sophie Grimaldi

Sophie Grimaldi

La fiancée

Serge Bento

Serge Bento

Bernard 1, le livreur

Pierre Vernier

Pierre Vernier

Bernard 2

Corrado Guarducci

Corrado Guarducci

Le peintre

Jeanne Pérez

Jeanne Pérez

La veuve Goupil

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Claude Chabrol

Writing

Novel: Éric Ollivier
Screenplay: Paul Gégauff
Screenplay: Claude Chabrol

Production

Producer: Raymond Hakim
Producer: Robert Hakim

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Pierre Jansen

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Jean Rabier

Editing

Editor: James Cuenet

Did You Know?

#1

The original title is "Les Godelureaux" (FR).

#2

The runtime is 99 minutes (1h 39m).

#3

It was a co-production between: France, Italy.

#4

The film was directed by Claude Chabrol.

#5

The screenplay was written by Paul Gégauff and Claude Chabrol.

#6

The score was composed by Pierre Jansen.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Jean Rabier.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0053872.

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Rating

5.8/10

Average

6 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Les Godelureaux

Status:

Released

Language:

Français

Country of Origin:

France, Italy

Production Companies:

SpA Cinematografica

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