Pete the Tender(1960)
Pierrot la tendresse
Pete the Tender Synopsis
In this crime drama, Michel Simon is cast as Pierrot, an elderly gangster who does not fit the stereotype -- he is soft-hearted. After a petty criminal betrays his cohorts by taking off with the loot from a big robbery, he is caught and sent to jail. Now he has served his time, and Pierrot is given the task of retrieving the stolen cash. The tyro criminal tries to use a pretty young woman who has fallen in love with him as a red herring for Pierrot's investigation. Everything backfires though, and Pierrot is left considering what to do with the loot, and with the criminal who does not yet realize he loves his attractive accomplice and could have a good life with her if he opts for walking the straight and narrow.
Pete the Tender (1960) is a crime and comedy film directed by François Villiers, released on November 30, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Michel Simon, Claude Brasseur, Dany Saval and Marie Daëms. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- François Villiers
- Production:
- Films Caravelle
- Status:
- Released
Pete the Tender Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Simon
as Pierrot
Claude Brasseur
as Tony
Dany Saval
as 'Marie la Crèpe'
Marie Daëms
as The Patroness of Péché Originel
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Emile
- Gène Villiers
Gène Villiers
as Krishna
Michel Jourdan
as Pierrot's sidekick
Simone Duhart
as Owner of the cafe
Harry-Max
as Notary
- Jacques Danoville
Jacques Danoville
as Inspector
Maurice Biraud
as Maternati
Jany Clair
as Hair salon customer
Key crew
Directed by François Villiers.
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Pete the Tender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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Pete the Tender – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Pete the Tender?
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The main cast of Pete the Tender (1960) includes Michel Simon, Claude Brasseur, Dany Saval, Marie Daëms and Jean-Pierre Marielle. The film was directed by François Villiers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pete the Tender released?
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Pete the Tender was released on November 30, 1960 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Pete the Tender worth watching?
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Pete the Tender (1960) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.