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The Wise Guys (1966)
Les grandes gueules (original title)

128 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   June 1969 (USA)
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Hector Valentin (Bourvil) returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties... See full synopsis »

Director:

Robert Enrico

Writers:

Robert Enrico (adaptation), José Giovanni (adaptation), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Bourvil, Lino Ventura and Marie Dubois
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bourvil Bourvil ...
Hector Valentin
Lino Ventura Lino Ventura ...
Laurent
Marie Dubois Marie Dubois ...
Jackie Keller
Jess Hahn Jess Hahn ...
Nénesse
Jean-Claude Rolland Jean-Claude Rolland ...
Mick
Hénia Suchar Hénia Suchar ...
Christiane
Reine Courtois Reine Courtois ...
Yvonne Didier
Nick Stephanini Nick Stephanini ...
Lucien Therraz
Roger Jacquet Roger Jacquet ...
Capester
Marc Eyraud Marc Eyraud ...
L'éducateur
François Vibert François Vibert ...
Keller
Mick Besson Mick Besson ...
Raoul
Michel Charrel Michel Charrel ...
Cuirzepas
Michel Constantin ...
Skida
Paul Crauchet ...
Pélissier
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Hector Valentin (Bourvil) returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties restarting the run-down operation which has inefficient workers and is hampered by the dirty tactics of its bigger...  See full synopsis »

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Nudity | Based On Novel

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

France | Italy

Language:

French

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Also Known As:

Jailbird's Vacation See more »

Filming Locations:

Cirey-sur-Velouze, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alexandra Film, Les Productions Belles Rives, Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie (SNC) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The sawmill seen on the screen was rebuilt on the site of Cellet after its owner - just like Bourvil in the story - set fire to it, then burnt down again for the final scenes. See more »