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In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.Read moreLess
In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
The story
In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
Cast & crew
Henri MarchandÉmile
Raymond CordyLouis
Rolla FranceJeanne
Paul OllivierPaul Imaque, l'oncle
Jacques ShellyPaul
Germaine AusseyMaud
Léon LorinLe vieux monsieur sourd
André MichaudLe contremaitre
Alexander D'ArcyLe gigoloExplore the crew
- Director
- René Clair
- Director of Photography
- Georges Périnal
- Editor
- René Le Hénaff
- Producer
- Frank Clifford
- Original Music Composer
- Georges Auric
- Editor
- René Clair
- Producer
- Roger Le Bon
- Producer
- Alexandre Kamenka