Summaries

Two men carry at night four suitcases of contraband meat across German-occupied Paris during WWII. Their opposite personalities and strange encounters provoke different adventures - until they are arrested by the police.

Two men, a painter and a poor guy, have to cross over Paris by night during World War II and to deliver black market meat. As they walk along dark Parisian streets, they encounter various characters and adventures until they are arrested by German police.—<[email protected]>

Two unlikely companions, the straight-laced Martin and the bombastic Grandgil, must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris. While Martin tries to make it through with workmanlike efficiency, Grandgil seems to create, and subsequently surmount, obstacles for the fun of it.—Rialto Pictures

Details

Keywords
  • nazi uniform
  • paris france
  • black market
  • suitcase
  • place name in title
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Oct 25, 1956
Countries of origin Italy France
Language German French
Filming locations Rue Poliveau, Paris, France
Production companies Franco London Films Continental Produzione

Box office

Gross US & Canada $18297
Opening weekend US & Canada $9997
Gross worldwide $18297

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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