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Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, Cloportes leans on a strong ensemble — Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Irina Demick — 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 1965.
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Chip's problem is that he can't say no to beautiful women. This weakness gets him into a world of trouble when he agrees to help his girlfriend steal $68,000.
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