La Traversée de Paris
“JEAN GABIN and BOURVIL in a REMARKABLE FRENCH FILM with suspense predominating of course - but also much more than just a soupcon of laughter!”
Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Gaumont Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About La Traversée de Paris
La Traversée de Paris is a 1956 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara. The cast is led by Jean Gabin, Bourvil, Louis de Funès. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings.
La Traversée de Paris was produced by Continental Produzione and Franco London Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on October 26, 1956.
- Director
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Writers
- Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche
- Release date
- October 26, 1956
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Continental Produzione, Franco London Films
La Traversée de Paris cast & crew
La Traversée de Paris was directed by Claude Autant-Lara and written by Pierre Bost and Jean Aurenche.
The cast features Jean Gabin as Grandgil, artist painter, Bourvil as Marcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver, Louis de Funès as Jambier, grocer, Jeannette Batti as Mariette Martin, Marcel's wife, Georgette Anys as Lucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe, and Robert Arnoux as Marchandot, butcher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by René Cloërec, cinematography is by Jacques Natteau, and it was produced by Henry Deutschmeister.
Is La Traversée de Paris worth watching?
La Traversée de Paris holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 303 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, La Traversée de Paris is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of La Traversée de Paris
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
Jean Dunot
Alfred Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe
Bernard Lajarrige
Policeman
La Traversée de Paris — FAQs
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▸What language is La Traversée de Paris in?
La Traversée de Paris is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is La Traversée de Paris?
La Traversée de Paris runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is La Traversée de Paris rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 303 ratings.
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