La Polka des menottes
Originally released in 1957. La Polka des menottes is a crime/comedy film. directed by Raoul André.
Starring Francis Blanche, Jean Lefebvre, and Pascale Audret
Synopsis
Elisabeth is persuaded to have killed her noisy upstairs neighbor, scientist Charles Magne. To save her, Mr. Matheu, Elisabeth's father, accuses himself while Pierrot, Elisabeth's fiancé gets rid of the body in order to save father and daughter. For his part, a gangster also believes he has killed the scientist but he gets shot down by a taxidermist, who runs for life. The girl, her daddy and her boyfriend also run away. But Magne is not dead. A bum is mistaken for him and a police inspector makes everyone believe that he is the one who shot the gangster. At the end of this crazy chain of events all the protagonists are reunited at the station house and everybody dances to express their relief.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Francis Blanche
as un voisin
Jean Lefebvre
as l'inspecteur Martial
Pascale Audret
as Elisabeth Matheu
Mischa Auer
as Charles Magne
Gaby Basset
as La trompettiste
Simone Berthier
as La bonne de Matheu
René Blancard
as M. Matheu, le père d'Elisabeth
Alain Bouvette
as Gaston, le livreur
Pierre Dac
as l'homme en caleçon au commissariat
Claude Rich
as Pierrot, le fiancé d'Elisabeth
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Polka des menottes about?
Elisabeth is persuaded to have killed her noisy upstairs neighbor, scientist Charles Magne. To save her, Mr. Matheu, Elisabeth's father, accuses himself while Pierrot, Elisabeth's fiancé gets rid ...
Who directed La Polka des menottes?
La Polka des menottes was directed by Raoul André.
How long is La Polka des menottes?
La Polka des menottes has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was La Polka des menottes released?
La Polka des menottes was released on September 4, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Polka des menottes?
The main cast of La Polka des menottes includes Francis Blanche, Jean Lefebvre, Pascale Audret, Mischa Auer, Gaby Basset.