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Plot

This somewhat verbose, standard comic thriller involves one sharp gangster nicknamed Le Dabe (Jean Gabin) pitted against three others as they work on a counterfeiting operation. Le Dabe has just been cooling his heels in the hot tropics and has now resurfaced in France where he hooks up with the counterfeiting trio. Together, they print out millions in fake Dutch guilders, but along the way, the three friends scheme to double-cross Le Dabe as soon as their operation is completed. They obviously underestimate the man.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery,Thriller
Run Time:
98min.
Distributor(s):
UFA-Comacico
Director(s):
Gilles Grangier
Starring:
Leslie Cheung , Jean Gabin , Maggie Cheung , Martine Carol , Andy Lau
Themes:
Infidelity,Faltering Friendships,Cons and Scams
Tone:
Cynical,Slick,Witty,Wry,Humorous
Keywords:
career,con/scam,counterfeit,criminal,gangster,kingpin,loot,missing,plans,profit,prostitute/prostitution,recruit [soldier],success,trust
Country of Origin:
France (08-26-1961),Italy (03-28-1962)
Language:
French