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JEAN GABIN and BOURVIL in a REMARKABLE FRENCH FILM with suspense predominating of course - but also much more than just a soupcon of laughter!
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Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.
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Unlikely PartnershipMoral DilemmasBetrayal And TrustWartime ProfiteeringConflict Between Duty And SurvivalNavigating Occupied ParisBlack Market Operations








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Directed by: Claude Autant-Lara, Ghislaine Autant-Lara, Jacques Natteau
Written by: Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
Produced by: Henry Deutschmeister
Composed by: René Cloërec
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Jean Gabin
Grandgil, artist painter

Bourvil
Marcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver

Louis de Funès
Jambier, grocer

Jeannette Batti
Mariette Martin, Marcel's wife

Georgette Anys
Lucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe

Robert Arnoux
Marchandot, butcher

Laurence Badie
Restaurant waitress

Myno Burney
Angèle Marchandot, butcher

Germaine Delbat
Restaurant customer

Monette Dinay
Mrs. Jambier, grocer
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