Archimède, le clochard (1959)

Bum Archimede wants to spend the winter in prison, but to get their proves not to be that easy.

Director:

Gilles Grangier

Writers:

Michel Audiard (dialogue), Michel Audiard,

Stars:

Jean Gabin, Darry Cowl, Bernard Blier

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Gabin	...	Joseph Hugues Guillaume Boutier-Blainville dit Archimède
Darry Cowl	...	Arsène
Bernard Blier	...	M. Pichon, le second patron du café
Dora Doll	...	Mme Pichon
Paul Frankeur	...	M. Grégoire, le premier patron du café
Gaby Basset	...	Mme Grégoire
Sacha Briquet	...	Jean-Loup, l'Anglais / English Guest
Guy Decomble	...	Le chef de station de la RATP
Albert Dinan	...	Le restaurateur
Bernard La Jarrige	...	Un poissonnier (as Bernard Lajarrige)
Pierre Leproux	...	Un homme sandwich
Jacqueline Maillan	...	Mme Marjorie
Jacques Marin	...	Mimile
Paul Mercey	...	Camille, le patron du bar
Gaston Ouvrard	...	Un clochard (as Ouvrard)

Storyline

Bum Archimede wants to spend the winter in prison, but to get their proves not to be that easy.

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Plot Keywords:

tramp | nice france | character name in title

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Details

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

21 August 1959 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

The Magnificent Tramp

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmsonor, Intermondia Films, Pretoria Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min 91 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

User Reviews

A great Jean Gabin who holds this movie by himself

Jean Gabin's acting is wonderful. He reminds me his play with Belmondo in the great Un singe en hiver. The part with Bernard Blier is a real moment of fun. You have to see it. It is a real good pleasure.