Hold-up
1985, French. Directed by Alexandre Arcady.
Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages to rid the bank of a fortune. But then an unsatisfied companion arouses trouble...
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Alexandre ArcadyDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoGrimm
- Guy MarchandGeorges
- Kim CattrallLise Lefèvre
- Jacques VilleretJeremie Blanchet, chauffeur de taxi
- Jean-Pierre MarielleSimon Labrosse
- Jean-Claude de GorosInspecteur Fox
- Tex KonigLasky
- Raymond AquilonFrankie, guardian
- Yvan PontonTremplin
- Guy ProvostLe maire
- Guillaume Lemay-ThiviergeChild with rabbit
- Georges CarrèreLe directeur de la banque
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1985
- Country
- Canada, France
- Written by
- Alexandre Arcady, Daniel Saint-Hamont, Francis Veber
- Budget
- $1.5M
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Hold-up: quick answers
Is Hold-up worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hold-up?
Hold-up runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Hold-up have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hold-up. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hold-up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hold-up yet.
Which OTT platform is Hold-up on?
Hold-up isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 October 1985. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hold-up?
If you liked Hold-up, try Guardian Angels, Umbrella Coup, Fun with Dick and Jane.
Who directed Hold-up?
Hold-up (1985) was directed by Alexandre Arcady and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Guy Marchand, Kim Cattrall.