Les Arnaud

Les Arnaud

1967 · 89 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Comedy

In the sunny landscapes of Provence, Henri Arnaud is a conscientious law student who's got a lovely girlfriend, Tina. The person who used to pay for his studies dies and the poor young man's disposable funds are low. He asks an antique dealer if he can lend him some money. This shady guy agrees, but in return for homosexual relations. Henri kills him and runs away. Fortunately, a good judge, who bears the same name as him, comes to his rescue.

Directed by Léo Joannon · Written by Léo Joannon

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Bourvil Judge Henri Arnaud
Salvatore Adamo André Arnaud
Christine Delaroche Tina Marcaggi
Gérard Croce Fafa
Alain Doutey The bass player friend
Xavier Fonty Michel Dieudonné
Martial Rèbe Lawyer
Gisèle Grandpré Nelly Raynaud
Suzanne Courtal Mrs Bouvier, the landlady
Marcelle Ranson-Hervé Belle Arnaud, the judge's sister
Michel de Ré Josseron, the antique dealer
Rémy Longa Boxer (uncredited)

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