Mr. Gregoire Runs Away

Mr. Gregoire Runs Away

1946 · 100 min · ★ 6.1 · Comedy, Crime

Alex Grégoire is a timid insurance company clerk who shares his uneventful life between his wife Angèle, his colleagues and his passion for crosswords. But all of a sudden his existence changes dramatically. First because he wins a crossword competition. Second because a jewel thief, Charles Tuffal, thinks he recognizes in him a former accomplice. From that moment "uneventful" is not the best adjective to qualify Alex's life anymore...

Directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman · Written by Jacques Daniel-Norman

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Bernard Blier Alex Grégoire
Yvette Lebon Angèle Grégoire
Jules Berry Charles Tuffal
Aimé Clariond Mr. Berny
Elisa Ruis Lina d'Arribal
Georges Grey Chief Inspector Lenoir
Gaby André Colette
Georges Gosset Albert Rochot
Julien Maffre Milo 'Manche Vide'
Marcel Pérès Chauvignot, the eldest
Gustave Gallet Mr. Croche
Pierre Labry Innkeeper

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