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| Robert Ryan | ... | ||
| Lea Massari | ... | ||
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| Jean Gaven | ... | ||
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Nadine Nabokov | ... |
Majorette
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André Lawrence | ... |
Chef gitan
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Don Arrès | ... |
Mastragos
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Louis Aubert | ... |
Renner
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Jean Coutu | ... |
Inspector
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Jean-Marie Lemieux | ... |
Lester
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Michel Maillot | ... |
Gypsy
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The one that runs like the hare of French title is a Tony Cardot, young French pilot, who very unfortunately crashed his plane into a group of Gypsy children not far away from Montreal. Pursued by a group of vengeful Gypsies, his way accidentally crosses that of Charley, the boss of a gang planning a big caper. Taken prisoner by Charley and his men, Tony will become involved in the affair against his will... Written by Guy Bellinger
Yes, i loved this film from the first minute on. One big reason might be the wonderful, melancholic, touching and fabulous soundtrack by Francis Lai, which i didn't managed to get yet. It's a real shame, that this masterpiece of film music is not available anymore. And for the ending : very touching !!! Knowing, that Ryan had cancer when filming makes the ending more touching. I wish, this film and its soundtrack gets the treatment it deserves (Criterion Collection anyone ?!). A nice uncut (french version is uncut, the German one is cut) version on DVD and a soundtrack re-release and i'm in heaven !