La traversée de Paris

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

Oct 26 1956 N/A 1h 20m
Comedy

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

Plot

Two men, a painter and a poor guy, have to cross over Paris by night during World War II and to deliver black market meat. As they walk along dark Parisian streets, they encounter various characters and adventures until they are arrested by German police.

Written by

Marcel Aymé, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost

Directed by

Claude Autant-Lara

Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

Continental Produzione, Franco London Films

Languages

Deutsch, Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
4,618
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
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NA
Popularity
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