The Upper Hand
"He Followed a Trail of Flesh, Gold and Violence!"
Originally released in 1966. The Upper Hand is a drama/thriller film. directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Starring Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, and George Raft
Synopsis
In Paris, a gold smuggler is at war with other local gangsters who want piece of the action. Then the mob shows up and makes things worse. And an undercover US Treasury Department agent is trying to infiltrate the smuggling business.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (42 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean Gabin
as Paul Berger dit Paulo les Diam's
Gert Fröbe
as Walter
George Raft
as Charles Binnaggio
Claudio Brook
as Mike Coppolano
Nadja Tiller
as Irène
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Marque Mal
Mireille Darc
as Lili Princesse
Claude Brasseur
as Giulio
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Le commissaire Noël
Jean-Claude Bercq
as Jo le Pâle
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Copernic
- Fida Cinematografica
- Gloria Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Upper Hand about?
In Paris, a gold smuggler is at war with other local gangsters who want piece of the action. Then the mob shows up and makes things worse. And an undercover US Treasury Department agent is trying t...
Who directed The Upper Hand?
The Upper Hand was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
How long is The Upper Hand?
The Upper Hand has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Upper Hand released?
The Upper Hand was released on March 2, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Upper Hand?
The main cast of The Upper Hand includes Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft, Claudio Brook, Nadja Tiller.