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Stavisky...

1974-05-15 · 120 min · ★ 5.9

Crime · Drama · History

Biarritz, 1933. Charm and talent assist small-time swindler Serge Alexandre, alias Stavisky, to bribe his way into the centre of French politics. But when his great scam involving millions is exposed, he brings the government to the verge of collapse and the country to the brink of civil war.

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Directors
Alain Resnais
Production companies
Simar Films, Cerito Films, Les Films Ariane
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean-Paul BelmondoJean-Paul BelmondoSerge Alexandre Stavisky
François PérierFrançois PérierAlbert Borelli
Anny DupereyAnny DupereyArlette
Michael LonsdaleMichael LonsdaleDocteur Mézy
Roberto BisaccoRoberto BisaccoJuan Montalvo de Montalbon
Claude RichClaude RichInspecteur Bonny
Charles BoyerCharles BoyerLe baron Jean Raoul
Pierre VernierPierre VernierMe Pierre Grammont
Marcel CuvelierMarcel CuvelierInspecteur Boussaud
Van DoudeVan DoudeInspecteur principal Gardet
Jacques SpiesserJacques SpiesserMichel Grandville
Michel BeauneMichel BeauneLe journaliste maître-chanteur
Maurice JacquemontMaurice JacquemontGauthier
Silvia BădescuSilvia BădescuErna Wolfgang
Jacques EyserJacques EyserVéricourt
Fernand GuiotFernand GuiotVan Straaten
Daniel LecourtoisDaniel LecourtoisLe président de la commission d'enquête
Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuLe jeune inventeur
Niké ArrighiNiké ArrighiEdith Boréal
Samson FainsilberSamson FainsilberL'employé au fichier

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