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The Sucker (1965)

"The funniest fraud a fall-guy ever fell for!"

7.419651h 51mFR
ComedyCrime

Directed by Gérard Oury

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

FR

Release

March 24, 1965

Director

Gérard Oury

Overview

In this Franco-Italian gangster parody, a shopkeeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash that totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American friend's car from Naples to Bordeaux, but as it happens to be filled with such contraband as stolen money,...

Cast

Bourvil

Bourvil

Antoine Maréchal

Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès

Léopold Saroyan

Venantino Venantini

Venantino Venantini

Mickey, "le Bègue"

Henri Génès

Henri Génès

Martial, le brigadier

Beba Lončar

Beba Lončar

Ursula, l'auto-stoppeuse

Alida Chelli

Alida Chelli

Gina, la manucure

Lando Buzzanca

Lando Buzzanca

Lino, le barbier

Jacques Eyser

Jacques Eyser

Un complice de Saroyan

Henri Virlogeux

Henri Virlogeux

Un complice de Saroyan

Jean Meyer

Jean Meyer

Un complice de Saroyan

Jack Ary

Jack Ary

Le commissaire

Jean-Marie Bon

Jean-Marie Bon

Le garagiste romain

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Sucker (1965), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In this Franco-Italian gangster parody, a shopkeeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash that totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American friend's car from Naples to Bordeaux, but as it happens to be filled with such contraband as stolen money, jewelry and drugs, the involuntary and unwitting companions in crime soon attract all but recreational attention from the "milieu".

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Sucker. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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