The Upper Hand
1966, French. Directed by Denys de La Patellière.
He Followed a Trail of Flesh, Gold and Violence!
In Paris, a gold smuggler is at war with other local gangsters who want piece of the action. Then the mob shows up and makes things worse. And an undercover US Treasury Department agent is trying to infiltrate the smuggling business.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Denys de La PatellièreDirector
- Jean GabinPaul Berger dit Paulo les Diam's
- Gert FröbeWalter
- George RaftCharles Binnaggio
- Claudio BrookMike Coppolano
- Nadja TillerIrène
- Marcel BozzuffiMarque Mal
- Mireille DarcLili Princesse
- Claude BrasseurGiulio
- Daniel CeccaldiLe commissaire Noël
- Jean-Claude BercqJo le Pâle
- Dany DaubersonLéa
- Claude CervalRené
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1966
- Original title
- Du rififi à Paname
- Country
- France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Denys de La Patellière
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The Upper Hand: quick answers
Is The Upper Hand worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Upper Hand?
The Upper Hand runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Upper Hand have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Upper Hand. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Upper Hand suitable for kids?
The Upper Hand is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Upper Hand?
If you liked The Upper Hand, try Unsubmissives, Three Days and a Life, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed The Upper Hand?
The Upper Hand (1966) was directed by Denys de La Patellière and stars Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft.