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A Bullet in the Gun Barrel (1958): Cast

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A Bullet in the Gun Barrel is a 1958 crime drama directed by Michel Deville and Charles Gérard, starring Pierre Vaneck as Tony, Roger Hanin and Jean Rochefort. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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A Bullet in the Gun Barrel (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
French
Studio
Filmatec
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Bullet in the Gun Barrel About?

The premise of A Bullet in the Gun Barrel without spoilers.

After returning from Indochina, French soldiers Tony and Dick are entrusted with more than 20 million by a trafficker. They invest the fortune in a Montparnasse nightclub to start a new life, but the ruthless thug who supplied the money soon tracks them down, igniting a tense cat‑and‑mouse pursuit through Paris’s underworld.

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Cast & crew

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel Cast & Characters

Pierre Vaneck leads the cast as Tony, with Roger Hanin as Dick and Jean Rochefort as Léopold, barman of 'Tip Tap'. Directed by Michel Deville and Charles Gérard; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Michel Deville and Charles Gérard

More films directed by Michel Deville and Charles Gérard, best-rated first: Almost Peaceful, The Art of Breaking Up, Sachs’ Disease and Life’s Little Treasures.

Details

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “A Slug in the Heater” and “Eine Kugel im Lauf”.

Also known as
  • A Slug in the Heater
  • Eine Kugel im Lauf

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A Bullet in the Gun Barrel FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Bullet in the Gun Barrel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Bullet in the Gun Barrel?

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was A Bullet in the Gun Barrel released?

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel was released on November 19, 1958.

Who directed A Bullet in the Gun Barrel?

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel was directed by Michel Deville and Charles Gérard.

More films by Michel Deville

Who is in the cast of A Bullet in the Gun Barrel?

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel stars Pierre Vaneck as Tony, Roger Hanin as Dick and Jean Rochefort as Léopold, barman of 'Tip Tap', among 20 credited actors.

Does A Bullet in the Gun Barrel have a post-credit scene?

No. A Bullet in the Gun Barrel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Bullet in the Gun Barrel in?

The original language of A Bullet in the Gun Barrel is French.

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