Le Guignolo
1980, French. Directed by Georges Lautner.
After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Georges LautnerDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoAlexandre Dupré / Vicomte de Valombreuse
- Mirella D'AngeloSophie Chaperon / Pamela
- Michel GalabruAchille Sureau, un ancien complice d'Alexandre
- Carla RomanelliGina, ancienne amante et complice d'Alexandre
- Paolo BonacelliKamal
- Georges GéretJoseph, dit « commandant Donnadieu », un agent de la DGSE
- Von Gretchen ShepardCaroline
- Pierre VernierHelmut von Ofenburg, pigeon de service
- Michel BeauneLouis Fréchet
- Tony KendallFredo
- Maurice AuzelLe franchouillard
- Henri GuybetMachavoine, l'espion plombier
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1980
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean Herman, Michel Audiard
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Le Guignolo: quick answers
Is Le Guignolo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Le Guignolo?
Le Guignolo runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Le Guignolo have a post-credits scene?
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Le Guignolo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Le Guignolo on?
Le Guignolo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 March 1980. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Le Guignolo?
If you liked Le Guignolo, try Red Notice, Bandidas, Mad Money.
Who directed Le Guignolo?
Le Guignolo (1980) was directed by Georges Lautner and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mirella D'Angelo, Michel Galabru.