Un certain Monsieur Jo (1958)

Jo Guardini, now the peaceful owner of a charming inn by the banks of the River Marne, once was a dreaded gangster. The respectful citizen does not want to have anything to do with the ... See full summary »

Director:

René Jolivet

Writer:

René Jolivet

Stars:

Michel Simon, Geneviève Kervine, Jacques Morel

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michel Simon	...	Joseph 'Jo' Guardini
Geneviève Kervine	...	Simone Couturier
Jacques Morel	...	Inspecteur Loriot
Raymond Bussières	...	Louis
Michel Salina	...	Commissaire Leclerc
Jean Degrave	...	Alfred Léonard
Joëlle Fournier	...	Yvette Lemarchand
Roger Legris	...	L'aveugle
Gabrielle Fontan	...	Mme. Michel
Gina Manès	...	Lolo
Véronique Simon	...	Mado
Henri San Juan	...	Villequin
Jean Daurand	...	Le cafetier
Jack Ary	...	Charlot
Christian Brocard	...	Le boulanger livreur

Storyline

Jo Guardini, now the peaceful owner of a charming inn by the banks of the River Marne, once was a dreaded gangster. The respectful citizen does not want to have anything to do with the underworld any more. Unfortunately, two of his former accomplices kidnap a little girl and decide to hide her in his hotel. What will Jo do : side with the law in the person of inspector Loriot or have a relapse in crime?

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

11 August 1958 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

En viss Mr. Joe

Company Credits

Production Co:

A.T.I.C.A., Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

Poisoned by a make up accident, Michel Simon fell seriously ill while shooting this film.

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