The Gates of Paris
1957, French. Directed by René Clair.
Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend The Artist are forced at gunpoint to house a fugitive, Pierre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and takes care of Pierre. But one day Juju finds out that Pierre has been making love to his girl Maria...
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- René ClairDirector
- Pierre BrasseurJuju
- Georges BrassensThe Artist
- Henri VidalPierre Barbier
- Dany CarrelMaria
- Raymond BussièresAlphonse, the Bistro, Maria's Father
- Gabrielle FontanMme Sabatier, Juju and Nénette's Mother
- Philippe de ChériseyPaulo, a Regular at the Bistro
- Annette PoivreNénette
- Alain BouvettePaulo's Boyfriend
- Gérard BuhrAn Inspector
- Alice TissotThe Concierge
- Georges Aminel(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1957
- Original title
- Porte des Lilas
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean Aurel, René Clair
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What The Gates of Paris is based on
The Gates of Paris is based on La Grande Ceinture (1956) by René Fallet.
1956
La Grande Ceinture
By René Fallet
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The Gates of Paris runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Gates of Paris isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 1957. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gates of Paris?
If you liked The Gates of Paris, try ATL, Masquerade, The Trouble with You.
Who directed The Gates of Paris?
The Gates of Paris (1957) was directed by René Clair and stars Pierre Brasseur, Georges Brassens, Henri Vidal.
What is The Gates of Paris based on?
The Gates of Paris is based on La Grande Ceinture (1956) by René Fallet.