In a building close to the Place de la Contrescarpe in Paris, a tale of criss‑crossings in turn romantic, gourmet, interested or mystical, between an Italian gigolo and a nightclub hostess, a family of butchers and an apprentice rocker, a mystic tailor, a writer sending himself telegrams, an alert paralytic woman, a thoughtful concierge, a bird breeder and a just‑out‑of‑jail hooligan. Little by little each one discovers each other’s more or less troubled history… when a mysterious death introduces the Police within this huis clos, hastens disclosure of well‑kept secrets and ruffle this little World.
Released: Feb 15, 1963
Runtime: 109 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Stars: Paul Meurisse, Dany Saval, Suzy Delair, Roland Lesaffre, Jean Richard, Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Crew: Marcel Carné (Director), Jacques Sigurd (Dialogue), Pierre Laurent (Production Director), Jacques Natteau (Director of Photography), Mayo (Costume Design), Jacques Saulnier (Set Decoration)