The Sucker
"The funniest fraud a fall-guy ever fell for!"
Originally released in 1965. The Sucker is a comedy/crime film. directed by Gérard Oury.
Starring Bourvil, Louis de Funès, and Venantino Venantini
Synopsis
In this Franco-Italian gangster parody, a shopkeeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash that totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American friend's car from Naples to Bordeaux, but as it happens to be filled with such contraband as stolen money, jewelry and drugs, the involuntary and unwitting companions in crime soon attract all but recreational attention from the "milieu".
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (685 votes)
Budget
$678.9K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Spain
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Bourvil
as Antoine Maréchal
Louis de Funès
as Léopold Saroyan
Venantino Venantini
as Mickey, "le Bègue"
Henri Génès
as Martial, le brigadier
Beba Lončar
as Ursula, l'auto-stoppeuse
Alida Chelli
as Gina, la manucure
Lando Buzzanca
as Lino, le barbier
Jacques Eyser
as Un complice de Saroyan
Henri Virlogeux
as Un complice de Saroyan
Jean Meyer
as Un complice de Saroyan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $678,948
Production Companies
- Les Films Corona
- Explorer Film '58
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sucker about?
In this Franco-Italian gangster parody, a shopkeeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash that totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American fri...
Who directed The Sucker?
The Sucker was directed by Gérard Oury.
How long is The Sucker?
The Sucker has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Sucker released?
The Sucker was released on March 24, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sucker?
The main cast of The Sucker includes Bourvil, Louis de Funès, Venantino Venantini, Henri Génès, Beba Lončar.
Is The Sucker worth watching?
The Sucker has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 685 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.