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A Mouse with the Men (1964)
Marcel and Francis are busy people. Marcel owns a café and spend all his nights running from meetings to meetings with members from the high society... at least, that's what he say to his barman! Francis leaves his home, loving wife and adorable daughter, frequently to attend meetings and demonstration with customers. His boss trusts him so much that his agenda is always full... at least, that's what he say to his wife! In fact, Marcel and Francis' incomes come from their night job: thieves! Here at least, they are professional. Troubles arise when, during one robbery, they encounter a young, high-pitched voice, candid girl who takes the decision to become their associate in crime... for the fun!
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Marcel and Francis are busy people. Marcel owns a café and spend all his nights running from meetings to meetings with members from the high society... at least, that's what he say to his barman! Francis leaves his home, loving wife and adorable daughter, frequently to attend meetings and demonstration with customers. His boss trusts him so much that his agenda is always full... at least, that's what he say to his wife! In fact, Marcel and Francis' incomes come from their night job: thieves! Here at least, they are professional. Troubles arise when, during one robbery, they encounter a young, high-pitched voice, candid girl who takes the decision to become their associate in crime... for the fun!
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Michel Audiard, Albert Simonin
In Theaters:11/11/1964
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Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:Mondex Films, Filmsonor, Francos Films, Procinex, New KSM
Cast
Jacques Poitrenaud
Director
Dany Saval
Lucille Baillet
Louis de Funès
Marcel Ravelais
Maurice Biraud
Francis Blanchet
Robert Manuel
Léon Dufour, le directeur des magasins Dufour
Dora Doll
Catherine, la caissière des magasins Dufour
Gérard Lartigau
Lucky
Jean Lefebvre
L'employé à la télésurveillance du Bon Marché
Claude Piéplu
L'inspecteur-chef
Maria Pacôme
Tante Emma
Dany Carrel
Sylvie Blanchet
André Badin
Le gardien de nuit du Bon Marché (as Badin)
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