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Action Man
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Action Man

1967-05-31 · 100 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Drama

An American talks a retired French crook into robbing a bank, but kidnappers demand the loot as ransom.

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Directors
Jean Delannoy
Production companies
Fida Cinematografica, Les Films Copernic
Countries
Italy, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean GabinJean GabinDenis Ferrand
Robert StackRobert StackJim Beckley
Margaret LeeMargaret LeeBetty
Jean TopartJean TopartMonsieur Henri
Walter GillerWalter GillerMaurice Labrousse
Lucienne BogaertLucienne BogaertMr. Henri's mother
Albert MichelAlbert MichelGaston
Henri CoutetHenri CoutetSecurity guard
Bernard MussonBernard MussonMr. Charles Goulette
Pierre KoulakPierre KoulakAnge Peresi
Mino DoroMino DoroLuigi Savani
Bob IngaraoBob IngaraoAccomplice
Carlo NellCarlo NellCrook
Pierre MoncorbierPierre MoncorbierDrunk customer
Jo DalatA fake garbage man
Roger FradetRoger FradetA fake garbage man
Dominique ZardiDominique ZardiCrook
Suzanne FlonSuzanne FlonMarie-Jeanne Farrand
Yves BarsacqYves BarsacqVehicle rental company (uncredited)
Antoine BaudAntoine BaudPoliceman on the road (uncredited)

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