Cloportes
Three little criminals get a tip for a great coup with lots of money in it. Unfortunately they lack the starting funds to buy the required welding torch. So they persuade their successful colleague Alphonse to join their team. But the well thought-out coup fails, and Alphonse is the only one of them who ends up in jail for several years. When he's released, he's out for revenge.
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About Cloportes
Cloportes is a 1965 French-language comedy and crime film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The cast is led by Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Irina Demick. It has a runtime of 1h 35m.
Cloportes was produced by Les Films du Siècle and Produzioni Artistiche Internazionali and made in France and Italy. It was released on September 8, 1965.
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Writers
- Pierre Granier-Deferre, Albert Simonin, Michel Audiard
- Release date
- September 8, 1965
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Les Films du Siècle, Produzioni Artistiche Internazionali
Cloportes cast & crew
Cloportes was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre and written by Pierre Granier-Deferre, Albert Simonin, and Michel Audiard.
The cast features Lino Ventura as Alphonse Maréchal aka 'Le Malin', Charles Aznavour as Edmond Clancul aka 'Le Naïf', Irina Demick as Catherine Verdier, manager of an art gallery, Maurice Biraud as Arthur aka 'Le Mou', Georges Géret as Joseph Rouquemoute aka 'Le Rouquin', and Pierre Brasseur as Demuldère aka 'Tonton le Brocanteur', receiver.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jimmy Smith, cinematography is by Nicolas Hayer, and it was produced by Bertrand Javal.
Is Cloportes worth watching?
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Cloportes is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cloportes
Lino Ventura
Alphonse Maréchal aka 'Le Malin'
Charles Aznavour
Edmond Clancul aka 'Le Naïf'
Irina Demick
Catherine Verdier, manager of an art gallery
Maurice Biraud
Arthur aka 'Le Mou'
Georges Géret
Joseph Rouquemoute aka 'Le Rouquin'
Pierre Brasseur
Demuldère aka 'Tonton le Brocanteur', receiver
Françoise Rosay
Gertrude, supplies specialist in the mafia
Annie Fratellini
Léone Rouqemoute, prostitute
Norman Bart
Gallery visitor
Georges Blaness
Omar
Dorothée Blanck
Girl at the hotel particulier
Marcel Charvey
Gallery visitor
Cloportes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cloportes in United States?
Cloportes is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Cloportes in?
Cloportes is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cloportes?
Cloportes runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
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