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It Bristles With Violence! - Touchez Pas au Grisbi
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Title: Touchez Pas au Grisbi

Release Date: 17 Mar 1954

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Director: Del Duca Films, Antares Produzione Cinematografica

Production Companies: Del Duca Films, Antares Produzione Cinematografica

Overview: Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey -- who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max's dreams of the perfect retirement.

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Average Vote: 7.2 (241 votes)

Cast

  • Max dit Max le Menteur: Jean Gabin
  • Henri Ducros dit Riton: René Dary
  • Angelo Fraiser: Lino Ventura
  • Pierrot: Paul Frankeur
  • Marco: Michel Jourdan
  • Oscar: Paul Oettly
  • Josy: Jeanne Moreau
  • Lola: Dora Doll
  • Marinette: Gaby Basset
  • Ramon: Vittorio Sanipoli
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