Le Guignolo(1980)
Le Guignolo Synopsis
After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...
Le Guignolo (1980) is a comedy and action film directed by Georges Lautner, released on March 26, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mirella D'Angelo, Michel Galabru and Carla Romanelli. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 178 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Lautner
- Writers:
- Jean Herman, Michel Audiard
- Producers:
- Alain Poiré
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Gaumont International, Cerito Films, Opera Film Produzione
- Status:
- Released
Le Guignolo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Alexandre Dupré / Vicomte de Valombreuse
Mirella D'Angelo
as Sophie Chaperon / Pamela
Michel Galabru
as Achille Sureau, un ancien complice d'Alexandre
Carla Romanelli
as Gina, ancienne amante et complice d'Alexandre
Paolo Bonacelli
as Kamal
Georges Géret
as Joseph, dit « commandant Donnadieu », un agent de la DGSE
- Von Gretchen Shepard
Von Gretchen Shepard
as Caroline
Pierre Vernier
as Helmut von Ofenburg, pigeon de service
Michel Beaune
as Louis Fréchet
Tony Kendall
as Fredo
Maurice Auzel
as Le franchouillard
Henri Guybet
as Machavoine, l'espion plombier
Key crew
Directed by Georges Lautner, written by Jean Herman and Michel Audiard, produced by Alain Poiré.
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Le Guignolo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 178 ratings.
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Le Guignolo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Le Guignolo online?
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Le Guignolo (1980) is available to stream on Moviecult Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Le Guignolo?
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The main cast of Le Guignolo (1980) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mirella D'Angelo, Michel Galabru, Carla Romanelli and Paolo Bonacelli. The film was directed by Georges Lautner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Le Guignolo released?
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Le Guignolo was released on March 26, 1980 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Le Guignolo worth watching?
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Le Guignolo (1980) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 178 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.