The Sucker (1965) movie poster

The Sucker (1965)

Le Corniaud
"The funniest fraud a fall-guy ever fell for!"
ThumbScore
👍 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 87% (RT: 87%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime
Director
Gérard Oury
Runtime
1h 51m
Country
Spain, France, Italy
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (699 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
Cast
Bourvil as Antoine Maréchal
Louis de Funès as Léopold Saroyan
Venantino Venantini as Mickey, "le Bègue"
Henri Génès as Martial, le brigadier
Beba Lončar as Ursula, l'auto-stoppeuse
Alida Chelli as Gina, la manucure
Lando Buzzanca as Lino, le barbier
Jacques Eyser as Un complice de Saroyan
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 699 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 87%.
Overview
In this Franco-Italian gangster parody, a shopkeeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash that totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American friend's car from Naples to Bordeaux, but as it happens to be filled with such contraband as stolen money, jewelry and drugs, the involuntary and unwitting companions in crime soon attract all but recreational attention from the "milieu". Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Bourvil spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The iconic poster for The Sucker was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Sucker is a 1965 comedy, crime film directed by Gérard Oury. In this Franco-Italian gangster parody, a shopkeeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash that totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American friend's car from Naples to Bordeaux, but as it happens to be filled with such contraband as stolen money, jewelry and drugs, the involuntary and unwitting companions in crime soon attract all but recreational attention from the "milieu".

The film has been rated by 699 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Sucker delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Sucker (1965) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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