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Cast
Claudine Dupuis
as Arlette Simon dite 'La Môme Pigalle'
Philippe Nicaud
as Philippe-Gérard Maurisset
Dany Carrel
as Marie-Claude, bonne à tout faire
Jean Tissier
as M. Albert, le patron de l'Arc en ciel
Jean Gaven
as Félix Michaux, l'inspecteur de la PJ infiltré
Dora Doll
as Catherine, la fiancée "éternelle" de Félix
Jean Brochard
as Le commissaire Alphandri de la PJ
Jacques Morel
as M. Maugeat, directeur de la compagnie d'assurances
Robert Berri
as M. Jo, "fournisseur" de poudre d'Albert
Claude Godard
as Sonia, une artiste de la revue
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1955
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller, Crime
Votes4
DirectorAlfred Rode, Jean Bastia
WritersJacques Companéez
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa Môme Pigalle
About La Môme Pigalle
Released from prison, Arlette returns to her job as a cabaret star. The police try to get her to confess where the stolen jewels are hidden.
Directed by Alfred Rode, Jean Bastia, La Môme Pigalle leans on a strong ensemble — Claudine Dupuis, Philippe Nicaud, Dany Carrel — 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 drama titles of 1955.
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