The Upper Hand
“He Followed a Trail of Flesh, Gold and Violence!”
In Paris, a gold smuggler is at war with other local gangsters who want piece of the action. Then the mob shows up and makes things worse. And an undercover US Treasury Department agent is trying to infiltrate the smuggling business.
Where to watch The Upper Hand in United States
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Where is The Upper Hand streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur |
About The Upper Hand
The Upper Hand is a 1966 French-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Denys de La Patellière. The cast is led by Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Upper Hand was produced by Les Films Copernic, Fida Cinematografica, and Gloria Film and made in France and Germany. It was released on March 2, 1966, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Writers
- Denys de La Patellière
- Release date
- March 2, 1966
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Production
- Les Films Copernic, Fida Cinematografica, Gloria Film
The Upper Hand cast & crew
The Upper Hand was directed by Denys de La Patellière and written by Denys de La Patellière.
The cast features Jean Gabin as Paul Berger dit Paulo les Diam's, Gert Fröbe as Walter, George Raft as Charles Binnaggio, Claudio Brook as Mike Coppolano, Nadja Tiller as Irène, and Marcel Bozzuffi as Marque Mal.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Garvarentz, cinematography is by Walter Wottitz, and it was produced by Raymond Danon and Maurice Jacquin.
Is The Upper Hand worth watching?
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, The Upper Hand is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Upper Hand
Jean Gabin
Paul Berger dit Paulo les Diam's
Gert Fröbe
Walter
George Raft
Charles Binnaggio
Claudio Brook
Mike Coppolano
Nadja Tiller
Irène
Marcel Bozzuffi
Marque Mal
Mireille Darc
Lili Princesse
Claude Brasseur
Giulio
Daniel Ceccaldi
Le commissaire Noël
Jean-Claude Bercq
Jo le Pâle
Dany Dauberson
Léa
Claude Cerval
René
The Upper Hand — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Upper Hand in United States?
The Upper Hand is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Upper Hand on Kanopy?
Yes — The Upper Hand is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Upper Hand in?
The Upper Hand is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Upper Hand?
The Upper Hand runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Upper Hand rated?
The Upper Hand is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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