

Touchez Pas au Grisbi
“It Bristles With Violence!”
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.
Where to watch Touchez Pas au Grisbi in United States
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Where is Touchez Pas au Grisbi streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Touchez Pas au Grisbi
Touchez Pas au Grisbi is a 1954 French-language crime and thriller film directed by Jacques Becker. The cast is led by Jean Gabin, Jeanne Moreau, René Dary. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Touchez Pas au Grisbi was produced by Del Duca Films and Antares Produzione Cinematografica and made in France and Italy. It was released on March 17, 1954, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jacques Becker
- Writers
- Jacques Becker, Maurice Griffe, Albert Simonin
- Release date
- March 17, 1954
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Del Duca Films, Antares Produzione Cinematografica
Touchez Pas au Grisbi cast & crew
Touchez Pas au Grisbi was directed by Jacques Becker and written by Jacques Becker, Maurice Griffe, and Albert Simonin.
The cast features Jean Gabin as Max dit Max le Menteur, Jeanne Moreau as Josy, René Dary as Henri Ducros dit Riton, Lino Ventura as Angelo Fraiser, Paul Frankeur as Pierrot, and Michel Jourdan as Marco.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean Wiener, cinematography is by Pierre Montazel, and it was produced by Robert Dorfmann and Cino Del Duca.
Is Touchez Pas au Grisbi worth watching?
Touchez Pas au Grisbi holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 279 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, Touchez Pas au Grisbi is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Touchez Pas au Grisbi

Jean Gabin
Max dit Max le Menteur

Jeanne Moreau
Josy

René Dary
Henri Ducros dit Riton

Lino Ventura
Angelo Fraiser

Paul Frankeur
Pierrot

Michel Jourdan
Marco

Paul Oettly
Oscar

Dora Doll
Lola

Gaby Basset
Marinette

Vittorio Sanipoli
Ramon

Denise Clair
Madame Bouche

Jean Riveyre
Le portier de l'hôtel Moderna
Touchez Pas au Grisbi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Touchez Pas au Grisbi in United States?
Touchez Pas au Grisbi is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Touchez Pas au Grisbi on Kanopy?
Yes — Touchez Pas au Grisbi is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Touchez Pas au Grisbi in?
Touchez Pas au Grisbi is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Touchez Pas au Grisbi?
Touchez Pas au Grisbi runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Touchez Pas au Grisbi rated?
Touchez Pas au Grisbi is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 279 ratings.











