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The Mask of the Gorilla
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The Mask of the Gorilla

1958-08-14 · 105 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Drama · Crime

Géo Paquet, aka The Gorilla, breaks from jail. Now an escaped convict, the elite agent must infiltrate a dangerous gang working for a foreign embassy as their leader, a spy enjoying diplomatic immunity, can't be arrested by regular police.

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Directors
Bernard Borderie
Production companies
Les Films Raoul Ploquin, Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lino VenturaLino VenturaGéo Paquet, Le Gorille
Charles VanelCharles VanelColonel Berthomieu
Pierre DuxPierre DuxVeslot
Bella DarviBella DarviIsolène
René LefèvreRené LefèvreCommissioner Blavet
Robert ManuelRobert ManuelCasa
André ValmyAndré ValmyMauricet
Henri CrémieuxHenri CrémieuxX.A. Pallos
Jean-Roger CaussimonJean-Roger CaussimonLéon
Jean-MaxJean-MaxCouncilor Smolen
Jean-Marie RivièreJean-Marie RivièreValério
Yves BarsacqYves BarsacqBerthier
François DarbonFrançois DarbonPopaul
René BergeronRené BergeronAntoine Legrand, first hygiene inspector
Maurice ChevitMaurice ChevitSecond hygiene inspector
Guy MairesseKiller
Jacques SeilerJacques SeilerPrincipal Inspector Antier
Robert BerriCombinat
Jean-Pierre MockyJean-Pierre MockySébut
Marie SabouretMarie SabouretChaboute

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