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Mr. Gregoire Runs Away
Alex Grégoire is a timid insurance company clerk who shares his uneventful life between his wife Angèle, his colleagues and his passion for crosswords. But all of a sudden his existence changes dramatically. First because he wins a crossword competition. Second because a jewel thief, Charles Tuffal, thinks he recognizes in him a former accomplice. From that moment "uneventful" is not the best adjective to qualify Alex's life anymore...
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Alex Grégoire is a timid insurance company clerk who shares his uneventful life between his wife Angèle, his colleagues and his passion for crosswords. But all of a sudden his existence changes dramatically. First because he wins a crossword competition. Second because a jewel thief, Charles Tuffal, thinks he recognizes in him a former accomplice. From that moment "uneventful" is not the best adjective to qualify Alex's life anymore...
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Genre:Comedy, Crime
Written By:Jacques Daniel-Norman
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Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:Bervia Films
Cast
Jacques Daniel-Norman
Director
Bernard Blier
Alex Grégoire
Yvette Lebon
Angèle Grégoire
Jules Berry
Charles Tuffal
Aimé Clariond
Mr. Berny
Elisa Ruis
Lina d'Arribal
Georges Grey
Chief Inspector Lenoir
Gaby André
Colette
Georges Gosset
Albert Rochot
Julien Maffre
Milo 'Manche Vide'
Marcel Pérès
Chauvignot, the eldest
Gustave Gallet
Mr. Croche
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