M'sieur la Caille (1955)
Directed by André Pergament

Drama

Film Synopsis

Pépé La Vache denounces Dominique le Corse to the police because he has amorous designs on his mistress, Fernande.  She, however, has no interest in him and prefers Jésus La Caille, a man of dubious morals.  Threatened by Pépé, La Caille beats a hasty retreat.  Dominique escapes from prison and intervenes when Pépé tries to force his attentions on Fernande.  In the ensuing mêlée, Pépé is killed and Dominique takes flight, leaving Fernande to take the rap for Pépé's murder.
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Film Credits

  • Director: André Pergament
  • Script: Frédéric Dard, André Pergament, Francis Carco (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Michel Rocca
  • Music: Joseph Kosma
  • Cast: Jeanne Moreau (Fernande), Philippe Lemaire (Jésus la Caille), Roger Pierre (Pépé la Vache), Marthe Mercadier (Bertha), Robert Dalban (Dominique le Corse), Fernand Sardou (Riri), Yva Bella (La barmaid), Annie Fargue (La puce), Jackie Molho (Mina), Ariane Lancell (Une fille), Anne Ollivier (Une fille), Evelyne Rey (Une fille), Simone Sylvestre (Une fille), Jackie Sardou (Mme Riri), Anne Sandri (Ginou), Pomme (Mme Laurent), Lucien Frégis (Le patron du bistrot), Pierre Repp (Le marquis), Paul Bisciglia (Loupe), Yves Gabrielli (Bambou)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 82 min

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