Hold-Up (1985)

Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly ... See full summary »

Director:

Alexandre Arcady

Writers:

Alexandre Arcady, Jay Cronley (novel),

Stars:

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Kim Cattrall, Guy Marchand

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean-Paul Belmondo	...	Grimm
Kim Cattrall	...	Lise
Guy Marchand	...	Georges
Jean-Pierre Marielle	...	Simon Labrosse
Jacques Villeret	...	Jeremie (Chauffeur de Taxi)
Jean-Claude de Goros	...	Inspecteur Fox
Tex Konig	...	Lasky
Raymond Aquilon	...	Frankie (Le Gardien)
Georges Carrère	...	Directeur de Banque
Yvan Ponton	...	Tremplin
Guy Provost	...	Le Maire
Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge	...	Enfant au Lapin
Richard Niquette	...	Otage (4 Enfants)
Yves Jacques	...	Otage 400 S
Sophie Stanke	...	Infirmiere

Storyline

Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages to rid the bank of a fortune. But then an unsatisfied companion arouses trouble...

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Plot Keywords:

hostage | clown | held hostage in a bank | scout camp | montréal quebec canada | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Details

Country:

Canada France

Language:

English French

Release Date:

23 October 1985 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Asalto al banco de Montreal

Filming Locations:

Place d'Youville, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 8,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cerito Films, Cinévidéo, Les Films Ariane

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min 100 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First time in eight years that Belmondo has not delivered a top 10 hit movie. The last time that happened was 1976.

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Connections

Remade as Quick Change (1990)

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Soundtracks

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Extracts from the movie _La Strada (1954)_qv
Performed by Nino Rota
Courtesy of Gelsomina

User Reviews

Belmondo is funny

Filmed in Montréal, this movie tells the story of three friendly bandits who steal a bank. Jean-Paul Belmondo is funny as the leader of the trio. I have seen this movie 5 or 6 times and never get tired of it. It's still funny after all that time. Look for cameos by French-Canadian actors Yvan Ponton, Guy Provost, Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Francis Reddy and Yves Jacques.

7 out 10.