Comedy ·Drama · France · 1956 · 1h 20m

La Traversée de Paris

La Traversée de Paris poster
Director
Claude Autant-Lara
Cast
Jean Gabin as Grandgil, artist painter Bourvil as Marcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver Louis de Funès as Jambier, grocer Jeannette Batti as Mariette Martin, Marcel's wife Georgette Anys as Lucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe Robert Arnoux as Marchandot, butcher
Crew
Jacques Natteau — Director of Photography Madeleine Gug — Editor René Cloërec — Original Music Composer Jean Aurenche — Writer Pierre Bost — Writer Marcel Aymé — Novel
Tagline

JEAN GABIN and BOURVIL in a REMARKABLE FRENCH FILM with suspense predominating of course - but also much more than just a soupcon of laughter!

Synopsis

Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.

Trailer La Traversée de Paris — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
paris, francesmuggling (contraband)black marketnazi occupationpork
Key Collaborators
Claude Autant-Lara Director Jacques Natteau Director of Photography Madeleine Gug Editor René Cloërec Original Music Composer Jean Aurenche Writer Pierre Bost Writer Marcel Aymé Novel Henry Deutschmeister Producer Max Douy Production Design
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