In the 18th century, Louis de Bourguignon is working with the Malichot's gang, but their ways are too 'unethical' for him. He creates his own band, acting under the name of Cartouche, making audacious robberies of the rich people, and even distributing the takings with the poor. Thus, cartouche attracts the people's sympathies, Venus's love, and hate from the Police and Malichot... Cartouche can escape all the traps they set at him - except the entrapments of love. Eventually, he will be saved by a woman, at her own cost.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Philippe de Broca
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Louis-Dominique Bourguignon alias Cartouche
Claudia Cardinale
Vénus
Jess Hahn
La Douceur
Marcel Dalio
Malichot
Jean Rochefort
La Taupe
Philippe Lemaire
Gaston de Ferrussac
Noël Roquevert
Le sergent recruteur
Odile Versois
Isabelle de Ferrussac
Jacques Charon
Le colonel
Lucien Raimbourg
Le maréchal
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