Les gros malins

Les gros malins

1969 · 100 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

Paul Blanc runs a butcher's shop with his Neapolitan wife, the vivacious Giulia. One night, thanks to sleeping pills received from his brother in Argentina, he dreams of horse racing and sees in his dream the order of arrival of the horses. Giulia praises her husband's gift at the local café. But the turfmen dissuade her from betting on the nags chosen by Paul, who they consider to be real losers! But her vision proves to be right. When her secret is discovered, everyone wants to buy this miracle medicine. But the product is no longer manufactured, as it is considered dangerous and has been banned by the authorities.

Directed by Raymond Leboursier · Written by Raymond Leboursier

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Jacques Jouanneau Paul Blanc
Henri Génès Doctor Vergeze
Tina Buranzo Giulia
Francis Blanche Francis Bertolde aka 'Le book'
Michel Galabru Vicar
Franca Polesello Monique Roussel
Jacques Santi Alex, tipster
Robert Manuel Minister
Jeannette Batti Countess
Bob Lerick Luciano aka 'Le corse'
Marianne Borgo
Jean-Henri Chambois Commissioner

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