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When the Pheasants Pass

Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger

Top Cast

  • Paul Meurisse

    Paul Meurisse

    Alexandre Larsan-Bellac

  • Michel Serrault

    Michel Serrault

    Rimero

  • Bernard Blier

    Bernard Blier

    Hyacinthe Camus

  • Jean Lefebvre

    Jean Lefebvre

    Arsène Baudu

  • Yvonne Clech

    Yvonne Clech

    Lady Valérie Paterson

  • Claire Maurier

    Claire Maurier

    Micheline Camus

  • Daniel Ceccaldi

    Daniel Ceccaldi

    le directeur Barnave

  • Robert Dalban

    Robert Dalban

    le concierge de l'hôtel

  • Jacques Dynam

    Jacques Dynam

    le chauffeur de Rimero

Overview

Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger

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