Three Make a Pair
Originally released in 1957. Three Make a Pair is a comedy film. directed by Sacha Guitry. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michel Simon, Sophie Desmarets, and Philippe Nicaud
Synopsis
Jojo’s ambition is to become a gangster, but to be admitted into a gang he has to prove himself by committing a daring act. To that end, he kills someone in broad daylight, not knowing that his victim is an actor who is playing a scene in a film directed by a cranky film-maker (Darry Cowl). The murder is caught on film, leading Commissaire Bernard (Michel Simon) to think that the killer will be easy to find. Sure enough, Bernard soon makes his arrest, a clown from a circus, but then he faces an almost insurmountable problem. The clown has an identical twin, who is also a clown with the same circus. Both men claim to be innocent…
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Simon
as Commissaire Bernard
Sophie Desmarets
as Titine
Philippe Nicaud
as Jojo / Teddy / Partner
Jean Rigaux
as Marcel Bornier, le comédien
Darry Cowl
as Henri Valpreux, le réalisateur
Robert Dalban
as L'inspecteur Walter
Julien Carette
as Léon, le patron du bistrot
Pauline Carton
as Eveline Bernard
Jane Marken
as Georgette Bornier
Clément Duhour
as M. Jean, le chef
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Make a Pair about?
Jojo’s ambition is to become a gangster, but to be admitted into a gang he has to prove himself by committing a daring act. To that end, he kills someone in broad daylight, not knowing that his v...
Who directed Three Make a Pair?
Three Make a Pair was directed by Sacha Guitry.
How long is Three Make a Pair?
Three Make a Pair has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Three Make a Pair released?
Three Make a Pair was released on April 10, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Three Make a Pair?
The main cast of Three Make a Pair includes Michel Simon, Sophie Desmarets, Philippe Nicaud, Jean Rigaux, Darry Cowl.