

The Crook
1970-11-20 · 120 min · ★ 7.1
A thief known as Simon the Swiss faces up and downs in his criminal profession.
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- Directors
- Claude Lelouch
- Production companies
- Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
- Countries
- France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean-Louis TrintignantSimon the Swiss
Danièle DelormeJanine
Judith MagreMs. Gallois
Aldo MaccioneAldo Ferrari
Yves RobertCommissioner
AmidouBill
Charles DennerMonsieur Gallois
Pierre ZimmerMartine's Husband
Gabriella GiorgelliL'italienne
Luciano Pigozzi
Charles GérardCharlot
Paul Le PersonLe faussaire
Jacques Doniol-ValcrozeLe banquier
Gérard SireLe maire
Mimmo Palmara
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