The Upper Hand(1966)
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The Upper Hand Synopsis
In Paris, a gold smuggler is at war with other local gangsters who want piece of the action. Then the mob shows up and makes things worse. And an undercover US Treasury Department agent is trying to infiltrate the smuggling business.
The Upper Hand (1966) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Denys de La Patellière, released on March 2, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft and Claudio Brook. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Denys de La Patellière
- Writers:
- Auguste Le Breton, Denys de La Patellière, Alphonse Boudard
- Producers:
- Raymond Danon, Maurice Jacquin
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Wottitz
- Composer:
- Georges Garvarentz
- Production:
- Les Films Copernic, Fida Cinematografica, Gloria Film
- Status:
- Released
The Upper Hand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Paul Berger dit Paulo les Diam's
Gert Fröbe
as Walter
George Raft
as Charles Binnaggio
Claudio Brook
as Mike Coppolano
Nadja Tiller
as Irène
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Marque Mal
Mireille Darc
as Lili Princesse
Claude Brasseur
as Giulio
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Le commissaire Noël
- Jean-Claude Bercq
Jean-Claude Bercq
as Jo le Pâle
Dany Dauberson
as Léa
Claude Cerval
as René
Key crew
Directed by Denys de La Patellière, written by Auguste Le Breton, Denys de La Patellière and Alphonse Boudard, produced by Raymond Danon and Maurice Jacquin.
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The Upper Hand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Upper Hand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Upper Hand online?
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Who stars in The Upper Hand?
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The main cast of The Upper Hand (1966) includes Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft, Claudio Brook and Nadja Tiller. The film was directed by Denys de La Patellière. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Upper Hand released?
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The Upper Hand was released on March 2, 1966 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Upper Hand worth watching?
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The Upper Hand (1966) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.