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Directed by Georges Lautner, Crooks in Clover leans on a strong ensemble — Lino Ventura, Bernard Blier, Francis Blanche — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1963.
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