Movie

When the Pheasants Pass (1965)

• September 10, 1965
• 1h 29m

• Comedy

Overview

Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger

Director

Édouard Molinaro

Writers

Michel Audiard

Starring

Paul Meurisse, Michel Serrault, Bernard Blier