The Counterfeiters of Paris (1961): Cast
The Counterfeiters of Paris is a 1961 crime comedy directed by Gilles Grangier, starring Bernard Blier as Charles Lepicard, Jacques Marin and Robert Dalban. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Counterfeiters of Paris About?
The premise of The Counterfeiters of Paris without spoilers.
“Le Dabe”, a retired master counterfeiter who now lives in tropical stables, is contacted by a Paris gang for one more job. He refuses until he learns they want to copy the Dutch florin—the very note he forged 100 of before Queen Wilhelmina withdrew it. He flies to Paris, but soon realises the gang cannot all be trusted, and the stakes are high.
The Counterfeiters of Paris Cast & Characters
Bernard Blier leads the cast as Charles Lepicard, with Jacques Marin as Inspector Larpin (uncredited) and Robert Dalban as Inspector Maffeux. Directed by Gilles Grangier; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gilles Grangier
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Bernard Blier as Charles Lepicard -
Jacques Marin as Inspector Larpin (uncredited) - Robert Dalban as Inspector Maffeux
- Jean Gabin as Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe'
Also Starring in The Counterfeiters of Paris
· 24 more- Albert Michel Postman
- Paul Faivre Mathias, concierge
- Charles Bouillaud Engraver
- Gabriel Gobin Horse trainer Vincennes
- Gérard Buhr Inspector Martin
- Françoise Rosay Madame Pauline
- René Hell Old garage owner
- Maurice Biraud Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave'
- Pierre Collet Taxi driver (uncredited)
- Marcel Charvey Doctor
- Heinrich Gretler Tauchmann
- Antoine Balpêtré Lucas Malvoisin
- Albert Dinan Commissioner Rémy
- Martine Carol Solange Mideau
- Ginette Leclerc Léa Lepicard
- Marcel Bernier Police driver (uncredited)
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- Frank Villard Éric Masson
- Hélène Dieudonné Mrs Mattia, concierge
- Max Doria Customs officer (uncredited)
- Clara Gansard Georgette, maid
- Lisa Jouvet Nurse
- Claude Achard Waitress in Caracas (uncredited)
- Claude Ivry Lucienne, saleswoman (uncredited)
- Jean Moulard Boss of the printing house (uncredited)
More from Gilles Grangier
More films directed by Gilles Grangier: Under the Sign of the Bull, The Man in the Buick, Operation Double Cross and How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning.
The Counterfeiters of Paris Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Le Cave se rebiffe
The Counterfeiters of Paris Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “La cave se rebiffe” and “Der Herr mit den Millionen”.
- Also known as
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- La cave se rebiffe
- Der Herr mit den Millionen
- Il re dei falsari
- Месть простофиль
- A balek bosszúja
- Král padělatelů
- Кралят на фалшификаторите
- 八大寇
- 親分は反抗する
- Falskmyntarna
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The Counterfeiters of Paris FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Counterfeiters of Paris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The Counterfeiters of Paris runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Counterfeiters of Paris released?
The Counterfeiters of Paris was released on September 27, 1961.
Who directed The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The Counterfeiters of Paris was directed by Gilles Grangier.
More films by Gilles Grangier Who is in the cast of The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The Counterfeiters of Paris stars Bernard Blier as Charles Lepicard, Jacques Marin as Inspector Larpin (uncredited) and Robert Dalban as Inspector Maffeux, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Counterfeiters of Paris have a post-credit scene?
No. The Counterfeiters of Paris has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Counterfeiters of Paris in?
The original language of The Counterfeiters of Paris is French.
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