Archimede, le Clochard (1959)
In this drama, a Parisian vagabond decides to get himself arrested so he can spend the winter in a warm, cozy jail. Unfortunately his attempts fail until his pal shows him how to steal purebred dogs and then bring them back for a reward. He does well, and decides to winter in the Riviera, but first he must figure out how to keep from getting arrested since another "pal" has ratted on him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jean Gabin, Darry Cowl, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gilles Grangier
Synopsis of Archimede, le Clochard
In this drama, a Parisian vagabond decides to get himself arrested so he can spend the winter in a warm, cozy jail. Unfortunately his attempts fail until his pal shows him how to steal purebred dogs and then bring them back for a reward. He does well, and decides to winter in the Riviera, but first he must figure out how to keep from getting arrested since another "pal" has ratted on him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Archimede, le Clochard
- Jean Gabin - Archimede
- Bernard Blier - Pichon
- Noël Roquevert - Retired Commandant
- Gaby Basset - Mme. Gregoire
- Paul Frankeur - Gregoire
- Jacqueline Maillan - Marjorie
- Darry Cowl - Arsene
- Julien Carette - Felix
- Dora Doll - Mme. Pichon
- Albert Dinan - Restaurateur
- Bernard Lajarrige
- Director(s):
- Gilles Grangier
- Writer(s):
- Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard, Albert Valentin
- 1959 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Best Actor
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