La Traversée de Paris

1956·80'

★ 7.3

Letterboxd TMDB #19178

JEAN GABIN and BOURVIL in a REMARKABLE FRENCH FILM with suspense predominating of course - but also much more than just a soupcon of laughter!

Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.

Cast

Jean Gabin Grandgil, artist painter

Bourvil Marcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver

Louis de Funès Jambier, grocer

Jeannette Batti Mariette Martin, Marcel's wife

Georgette Anys Lucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe

Robert Arnoux Marchandot, butcher

Laurence Badie Restaurant waitress

Myno Burney Angèle Marchandot, butcher

Germaine Delbat Restaurant customer

Monette Dinay Mrs. Jambier, grocer

Jean Dunot Alfred Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe

Bernard Lajarrige Policeman