Wise Guys (1961): Cast
Wise Guys is a 1961 drama directed by Claude Chabrol, starring Jean-Claude Brialy as Ronald, Jean Galland and Charles Belmont. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- SPA Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wise Guys About?
The premise of Wise Guys without spoilers.
In early‑1960s Paris, Ronald, a well‑born man living a carefree, pleasure‑seeking life, is a prominent figure in the Saint‑Germain‑des‑Pres scene. A minor parking dispute brings him face‑to‑face with the stoic Arthur, bruising his pride. At that moment the striking Ambroisine appears, poised to become the instrument of Ronald’s revenge.
Wise Guys Cast & Characters
Jean-Claude Brialy leads the cast as Ronald, with Jean Galland as l' Oncle Arthur and Charles Belmont as Arthur. Directed by Claude Chabrol; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Claude Chabrol
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Ronald
- Jean Galland as l' Oncle Arthur
- Charles Belmont as Arthur
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Bernadette Lafont as Ambroisine
Also Starring in Wise Guys
· 11 more- Stéphane Audran Xavière, la danseuse
- Dominique Zardi Un consommateur
- Pierre Vernier Bernard 2
- Jean Tissier Le président
- Sacha Briquet Henri, le fiancé
- Jeanne Pérez La veuve Goupil
- Serge Bento Bernard 1, le livreur
- Sophie Grimaldi La fiancée
- Corrado Guarducci Le peintre
- Laura Carli Tante Suzanne
- Stella Dassas La Duchesse
More from Claude Chabrol
More films directed by Claude Chabrol, best-rated first: The Girl Cut in Two, The Bridesmaid, Merci Pour Le Chocolat and The Flower of Evil.
Wise Guys Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “I bellimbusti” and “Speisekarte der Liebe”.
- Also known as
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- I bellimbusti
- Speisekarte der Liebe
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Wise Guys FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Wise Guys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wise Guys?
Wise Guys runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Wise Guys released?
Wise Guys was released on March 17, 1961.
Who directed Wise Guys?
Wise Guys was directed by Claude Chabrol.
More films by Claude Chabrol Who is in the cast of Wise Guys?
Wise Guys stars Jean-Claude Brialy as Ronald, Jean Galland as l' Oncle Arthur and Charles Belmont as Arthur, among 15 credited actors.
Does Wise Guys have a post-credit scene?
No. Wise Guys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Wise Guys in?
The original language of Wise Guys is French.
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