The Gates of Paris (1957)
Porte des Lilas (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 35min
- Crime, Drama
- 14 Jan 1958 (USA)
- Movie
An old bum becomes infatuated with a pretty young girl who gets entangled with a young gangster.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
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| Pierre Brasseur | ... |
Juju
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| Georges Brassens | ... |
L'Artiste
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| Henri Vidal | ... |
Pierre Barbier
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| Dany Carrel | ... |
Maria
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| Raymond Bussières | ... |
Alphonse
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Gabrielle Fontan | ... |
Madame Sabatier
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Amédée | ... |
Paulo - un habitué du café
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| Annette Poivre | ... |
Nénette
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Alain Bouvette | ... |
Le copain de Paulo
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| Alice Tissot | ... |
La concierge
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Georges Aminel | ... |
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Robert Balpo | ... |
Un habitué du café (uncredited)
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Georges Bever | ... |
Le pharmacien (uncredited)
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Teddy Bilis | ... |
Un secrétaire au commissariat (uncredited)
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Charles Bouillaud | ... |
L'agent (uncredited)
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| Louis Bugette | ... |
Le brigadier (uncredited)
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| Gérard Buhr | ... |
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
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Christian Denhez | ... |
Un gosse (uncredited)
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Paul Faivre | ... |
Le marchand de radios (uncredited)
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Édouard Francomme | ... |
Un habitué du café (uncredited)
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Anne Gardel | ... |
Une dame (uncredited)
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Philippe Houy | ... |
Un gosse (uncredited)
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Michel Lucas | ... |
Un gosse (uncredited)
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| Jacques Marin | ... |
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
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Albert Michel | ... |
L'épicier (uncredited)
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Joël Monteilhet | ... |
Un gosse (uncredited)
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Georgette Peyron | ... |
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| Paul Préboist | ... |
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Jean Rieubon | ... |
Un gosse (uncredited)
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Sylvain | ... |
Un agent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| René Clair | ||
Written by
| René Clair | ... | (screenplay and dialogue) & |
| René Fallet | ... | (novel "La Grande Ceinture") & |
| Jean Aurel | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| René Clair | ... | producer |
| André Daven | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Georges Brassens | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Lefebvre | ... | (as Robert Le Febvre) |
| Albert Militon | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Louisette Hautecoeur | ||
Editorial Department
| Arlette Lalande | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Léon Barsacq | ||
Set Decoration by
| Maurice Barnathan | ||
Costume Design by
| Rosine Delamare | ||
Production Management
| Jacques Plante | ... | production manager (as Jacques Planté) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Serge Vallin | ... | assistant director |
| Michel Wyn | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| André Bakst | ... | assistant production designer |
| Jacques Chalvet | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| Antoine Petitjean | ... | sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roger Delpuech | ... | assistant camera |
| Gilbert Sarthre | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Georgette Fillon | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Marc Lanjean | ... | musical director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinédis (1957) (France) (theatrical)
- Lopert Pictures Corporation (1958) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- City Film (1959) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Towa. (1957) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
- Kinokuniya shoten (2008) (Japan) (DVD)
- Kinokuniya shoten (2019) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- NHK Kyôiku (1982) (Japan) (tv)
- NHK-BS2 (2004) (Japan) (tv)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1986) (Monaco) (tv)
Special Effects
- LAX Lab. (special effects)
Other Companies
- Éditions Denoël (novel published by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend, an artist, are forced at gunpoint to care for a fugitive, Peirre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and takes care of Pierre, even after he learns that Pierre has been making love to Maria, the girl Juju loves. Plans are made for Pierre's escape, and Maria is to join him over her father's protests. Marua steals money from her father and begs Juju to take it to Pierre. When Juju finds that Pierre plans to double-cross Maria, he kills him. Juju takes the money to his artist-friend, he tells him to return it to Maria, as coming from Pierre, so she won't think she has been betrayed. Juju returns to drinking and being a drunk.
Written by Les Adams |
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| Taglines | Comedy - Suspense - Love - and a Paris few people ever see! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Official submission of France for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 30th Academy Awards in 1958. See more » |
| Soundtracks | L'Amandier See more » |