Gorilla's Waltz
Originally released in 1959. Gorilla's Waltz is a action/thriller film. directed by Bernard Borderie.
Starring Roger Hanin, Charles Vanel, and Ursula Herwig
Synopsis
This is the second feature in a series about an intrepid French spy by the nickname of "The Gorilla," but unlike the earlier films, this time around Roger Hanin replaces Lino Ventura in the title role. A West German scientist has discovered a way to recover missiles shot into space, and the major Western powers are after his secret. Even though the scientist is willing to pass his discovery on to NATO, it is guarded by an elite, undercover West German police force. As foreign agents, including the Russians and Americans, try to get their hands on the secret, "The Gorilla" is forced into the affair by his surly, aging boss -- he has to make sure that the scientist's discovery ends up with NATO.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roger Hanin
as Géo Paquet, aka 'Le Gorille'
Charles Vanel
as Berthomieu aka 'Le Vieux'
Ursula Herwig
as Luise Keibl
Jess Hahn
as Ted the Hook
Wolfgang Preiss
as Otto Lohn
Michel Thomass
as Boris Almazian
Viktor Tacik
as Keibel
Yves Barsacq
as Berthier
Micheline Gary
as The blonde
Claude Vernier
as Rosberg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Raoul Ploquin
- Télouet Films
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorilla's Waltz about?
This is the second feature in a series about an intrepid French spy by the nickname of "The Gorilla," but unlike the earlier films, this time around Roger Hanin replaces Lino Ventura in the title r...
Who directed Gorilla's Waltz?
Gorilla's Waltz was directed by Bernard Borderie.
How long is Gorilla's Waltz?
Gorilla's Waltz has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Gorilla's Waltz released?
Gorilla's Waltz was released on May 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gorilla's Waltz?
The main cast of Gorilla's Waltz includes Roger Hanin, Charles Vanel, Ursula Herwig, Jess Hahn, Wolfgang Preiss.