M'sieur la Caille

M'sieur la Caille

1955 · 82 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Pépé la Vache, who coveted Fernande's love, denounced her protector: Dominique le Corse, who was arrested. But Fernande was attracted by Jesus the Quail, a guy of dubious manners. Intimidated by Pépé, the Quail moved away.

Directed by André Pergament · Written by Frédéric Dard

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