Renaud, who divides his time between gambling halls and racetracks, discovers that someone is paying off his debts. In exchange, he is asked for a favor: to steal a briefcase full of currency on the Paris/Lausanne express. Hesitant at first, he ends up accepting. On the train, Renaud meets ravishing Melba, a cabaret artist who does her Marlene Dietrich act .

Former actor Roger Pigaut's last theatrically-released work, it's sadly his less successful ;as an actor ,he starred in great movies ("douce" "sortilèges" "les frères bouquinquant ") ;his debut as a director began with a film aimed at the children's market "cerf-volant du bout du monde" ",one of the best movies ever released in this field ;his other efforts are moderately good . Thrillers "comptes à rebours" and "trois milliards sans ascenseur " .

"Le guêpier " is more tongue in chick , more a comedy than a thriller ;it takes time to take off ,and it does (moderately ) when both principals meet ; all in all , it's the actors who carry the film on their shoulders : Claude Brasseur as a rather grumpy misogynous amateur thief and charming (and rather limpet-like ) Swiss Marthe Keller ;both enliven a bit this trite and muddled script.

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

Jean-Pierre Léaud in The 400 Blows (1959)

The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)

A compulsive gambler must steal a suitcase full of money, which is also coveted by Melba, a cabaret singer. A getaway ensues.

Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC)

The Biggest Movies and TV Coming in September

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Marlon Brando and George C. Scott in The Formula (1980)

William Holden and Marthe Keller in Fedora (1978)

Marcello Mastroianni, Barbara Bouchet, and Françoise Fabian in Down the Ancient Stairs (1975)

Jean-Louis Trintignant in Without Apparent Motive (1971)

Le guêpier

Photos

Top Cast25

User reviews1

More like this

Related interests

Storyline

Did you know

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed