The Counterfeiters of Paris 1961
7.009 /10
"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
Release Dates
| Country | Release Type | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| FR | DVD | Sep 1, 1999 |
| FR | DVD | Oct 7, 2020 |
cast
Full Cast & Crew
Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe'
Charles Lepicard
Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave'
Éric Masson
Lucas Malvoisin
Solange Mideau
Léa Lepicard
Madame Pauline
Commissioner Rémy
Inspector Martin
Inspector Maffeux
Tauchmann
Engraver
Mrs Mattia, concierge
Georgette, maid
Old garage owner
Postman
Doctor
Mathias, concierge
Horse trainer Vincennes
Nurse
Inspector Larpin (uncredited)
Police driver (uncredited)
Taxi driver (uncredited)
Customs officer (uncredited)
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THE GOOD:
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Cast & crew of
The Counterfeiters of Paris
Directors & Credit Writers
Screenplay
Dialogue
Novel
Editor
Screenplay
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer
Writer
Cast
Charles Lepicard
Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave'
Éric Masson
Lucas Malvoisin
Solange Mideau
Léa Lepicard
Madame Pauline
Commissioner Rémy
Inspector Martin
Inspector Maffeux
Tauchmann
Engraver
Mrs Mattia, concierge
Georgette, maid
Old garage owner
Postman
Doctor
Mathias, concierge
Horse trainer Vincennes
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