
Ten years after the French political upheavals of 1968, a maturing "soixante-huitard" falls in with some young radicals who are influenced by a book he had written. But does he still have the guts to translate his ideas into acts against the state? And is he still attractive to younger chicks?
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, Le piège à cons leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Pierre Mocky, Catherine Leprince, Bruno Netter — 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 crime titles of 1979.
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