A Legitimate Defense (1958)
1958 · 1h 38m · Crime, Drama
Genres: Crime, Drama
Two friends from the last war, Pierrot, a bar owner, and Gustave, a police inspector, are in contact with a notorious gang of racketeers in Montmartre. Tired of putting up with Albert the King's demands, Pierrot kills the gangster during a bar brawl.
Director: André Berthomieu
Writers: Frédéric Dard, André Berthomieu
Music by: Paul Bonneau
Cinematography: Walter Wottitz
Editor: Gilbert Natot
Cast
Bernard Blier as Gustave MartinetPhilippe Nicaud as Pierre 'Pierrot' LambertMaria Mauban as DoraPierre Mondy as Petit BobJean Lefebvre as Georges, le barman de "L'Ami Pierrot"Robert Dalban as Albert dit "Bébert le Caïd", un gangster qui rackette et persécute PierrotRosy Varte as Rita la Gitane, une prostituéeDaniel Cauchy as Dédé, aide de BébertJean Lara as l'avocat de PierrotFrançois Darbon as l'avocat généralPaul Bonifas as le président de la courMonique Tanguy as Ginette, amie et collègue de Dora/AdrienneMore like this
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