La Traversée de Paris
Seen it?1956 | 80 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Autant-Lara
- Jean GabinGrandgil, artist painter
- BourvilMarcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver
- Louis de FunèsJambier, grocer
- Jeannette BattiMariette Martin, Marcel's wife
- Georgette AnysLucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe
- Robert ArnouxMarchandot, butcher
- Laurence BadieRestaurant waitress
- Myno BurneyAngèle Marchandot, butcher
- Germaine DelbatRestaurant customer
- Monette DinayMrs. Jambier, grocer