Hold-up
Originally released in 1985. Hold-up is a comedy/crime film. directed by Alexandre Arcady.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Guy Marchand, and Kim Cattrall
Synopsis
Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages to rid the bank of a fortune. But then an unsatisfied companion arouses trouble...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (160 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Grimm
Guy Marchand
as Georges
Kim Cattrall
as Lise Lefèvre
Jacques Villeret
as Jeremie Blanchet, taxi driver
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Simon Labrosse
Jean-Claude de Goros
as Inspector Fox
Tex Konig
as Lasky
Raymond Aquilon
as Frankie, guardian
Yvan Ponton
as Tremplin
Guy Provost
as Mayor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Cerito Films
- Les Films Ariane
- Cinévidéo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hold-up about?
Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages t...
Who directed Hold-up?
Hold-up was directed by Alexandre Arcady.
How long is Hold-up?
Hold-up has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Hold-up released?
Hold-up was released on October 23, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hold-up?
The main cast of Hold-up includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Guy Marchand, Kim Cattrall, Jacques Villeret, Jean-Pierre Marielle.
Is Hold-up worth watching?
Hold-up has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 160 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.