Le Guignolo
Originally released in 1980. Le Guignolo is a comedy/action film. directed by Georges Lautner.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mirella D'Angelo, and Michel Galabru
Synopsis
After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (169 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Alexandre Dupré / Vicomte de Valombreuse
Mirella D'Angelo
as Sophie Chaperon / Pamela
Michel Galabru
as Achille Sureau, un ancien complice d'Alexandre
Carla Romanelli
as Gina, ancienne amante et complice d'Alexandre
Paolo Bonacelli
as Kamal
Georges Géret
as Joseph, dit « commandant Donnadieu », un agent de la DGSE
Von Gretchen Shepard
as Caroline
Pierre Vernier
as Helmut von Ofenburg, pigeon de service
Michel Beaune
as Louis Fréchet
Tony Kendall
as Fredo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont International
- Cerito Films
- Opera Film Produzione
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Guignolo about?
After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Canele...
Who directed Le Guignolo?
Le Guignolo was directed by Georges Lautner.
How long is Le Guignolo?
Le Guignolo has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Le Guignolo released?
Le Guignolo was released on March 26, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Guignolo?
The main cast of Le Guignolo includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mirella D'Angelo, Michel Galabru, Carla Romanelli, Paolo Bonacelli.
Is Le Guignolo worth watching?
Le Guignolo has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 169 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.