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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