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When the Pheasants Pass(1965)
Status: Released
Date: 1965-09-10
64%
18 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
Overview:
Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Gaumont Distribution
Gaumont International
Movie: When the Pheasants Pass
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paul Meurisse
Alexandre Larsan-Bellac
Michel Serrault
Rimero
Bernard Blier
Hyacinthe Camus
Jean Lefebvre
Arsène Baudu
Yvonne Clech
Lady Valérie Paterson
Claire Maurier
Micheline Camus
Daniel Ceccaldi
le directeur Barnave
Robert Dalban
le concierge de l'hôtel
Jacques Dynam
le chauffeur de Rimero
Philippe Castelli
le barman
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Overview
Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger
Release Date
1965-09-10
Average
6.4
Rating:
3.2 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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