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JEAN GABIN and BOURVIL in a REMARKABLE FRENCH FILM with suspense predominating of course - but also much more than just a soupcon of laughter!

La Traversée de Paris

7.3 / 10 7.3 1956 1h 20m

ComedyDrama

Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.

Directed by Claude Autant-Lara

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CAST

The people behind the story

Jean Gabin

Jean GabinGrandgil, artist painter

Bourvil

BourvilMarcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver

Louis de Funès

Louis de FunèsJambier, grocer

Jeannette Batti

Jeannette BattiMariette Martin, Marcel's wife

Georgette Anys

Georgette AnysLucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe

Robert Arnoux

Robert ArnouxMarchandot, butcher

Laurence Badie

Laurence BadieRestaurant waitress

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Myno BurneyAngèle Marchandot, butcher