Drama · France · 1961 · 1h 39m

Wise Guys

Les Godelureaux

Director

Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy as Ronald Bernadette Lafont as Ambroisine Stéphane Audran as Xavière, la danseuse Sacha Briquet as Henri, le fiancé Jean Tissier as Le président Laura Carli as Tante Suzanne

Crew

Jean Rabier — Director of Photography James Cuenet — Editor Pierre Jansen — Original Music Composer Paul Gégauff — Screenplay Claude Chabrol — Screenplay Éric Ollivier — Novel

Synopsis

In Paris in the early 1960s, Ronald is a son of a good family, with a carefree, pleasure-oriented life. He is one of the leading figures in the small world of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Following a trivial parking incident, he meets Arthur, a young man with a straight face who hurts his pride. It is at this moment that Ambroisine, a beautiful young woman, appears... she will be the instrument of Ronald's revenge.

Key Collaborators

Claude Chabrol Director Jean Rabier Director of Photography James Cuenet Editor Pierre Jansen Original Music Composer Paul Gégauff Screenplay Claude Chabrol Screenplay Éric Ollivier Novel Raymond Hakim Producer Robert Hakim Producer

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