Movie Description
Le Feu aux poudres
(1957)Overview
Lola, the wife of arms dealer Pedro Wassewich, is attracted to Ludovic, a young painter who turns out to be the emissary of a notorious gangster. He claims to have been sent by the latter to pick up a shipment. In fact, it's the police who, behind the scenes, orchestrate the operation to catch Wassewich red-handed.
Featured Crew
- Director : Henri Decoin
- Writer : Henri Decoin,Jacques Robert,Albert Simonin
- Cast : Raymond Pellegrin,Charles Vanel,Peter van Eyck,Lino Ventura,Françoise Fabian,Jacqueline Maillan,Lyla Rocco,Mathilde Casadesus,Pierre-Louis,Roland Armontel,Georges Bayle,François Chaumette,Henri Cogan,Nino Crisman,Michel Flamme,Michel Jourdan,Le Hang,Pascal Mazzotti,Darío Moreno,Paul Müller,Olivier Darrieux,Lisa Jouvet,Marthe Mercadier,Albert Simonin
Cast
Ludovic 'Ludo' Ferrier
Albatrasse
Pédro Wassevitch
Legentil
Lola Wassevitch
Mrs. Catherine, innkeeper
Brigitte
Mimi
Inspector Fougeron
Antoine
Sound engineer
Matt
Inspector
Dédé
Pharmacist
Jeff
(scenes deleted)
Inspector (uncredited)
Waitress (uncredited)
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Albert (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLe Feu aux poudres
Status Released
Release Information
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1957-02-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 13m
Production CompaniesAbbey Films,Gallus Films,Jolly Film,SLPF,Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Genres
- Crime













































