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Le Guignolo
🎬 Movie

Le Guignolo

1980 · 108 min Comedy Action
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Georges Lautner

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Alexandre Dupré / Vicomte de Valombreuse

Mirella D'Angelo

Mirella D'Angelo

Sophie Chaperon / Pamela

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Achille Sureau, un ancien complice d'Alexandre

Carla Romanelli

Carla Romanelli

Gina, ancienne amante et complice d'Alexandre

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

Kamal

Georges Géret

Georges Géret

Joseph, dit « commandant Donnadieu », un agent de la DGSE

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Von Gretchen Shepard

Caroline

Pierre Vernier

Pierre Vernier

Helmut von Ofenburg, pigeon de service

Michel Beaune

Michel Beaune

Louis Fréchet

Tony Kendall

Tony Kendall

Fredo

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