Tuesday, 29 September 2026

1965, Film: Les Grandes Gueules

The French-Italian dramatic adventure film "Les Grandes Gueules" premiered in France on 22 October 1965. Directed by Robert Enrico, who also co-wrote the screenplay based on José Giovanni's novel "Le Haut-Fer", the film stars Bourvil, Lino Ventura, Jean-Claude Rolland, and Marie Dubois.

"Les Grandes Gueules" Poster

Synopsis
Hector Valentin (Bourvil), a Frenchman who has spent years in Canada trying to strike it rich, learns from his notary that he has inherited his father’s family sawmill in the Vosges. Determined to revive the dilapidated business, he returns to his native region. However, Casimir Therraz (Nick Stephanini), the owner of a rival sawmill in the village, is fiercely protective of his local monopoly and tries to buy Hector out. Undeterred, Hector refuses Therraz's offer...

Bourvil as Hector Valentin
Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker
Jean-Claude Rolland as Mick Évratte
Jess Hahn as Calderon aka Nénesse
Marie Dubois as Jackie Keller

Main Cast

  • Bourvil as Hector Valentin
  • Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker
  • Jean-Claude Rolland as Mick Évratte
  • Jess Hahn as Calderon aka Nénesse
  • Marie Dubois as Jackie Keller
  • Michel Constantin as Skida
  • Nick Stephanini as Casimir Therraz
  • Paul Crauchet as Pelissier
  • Reine Courtois as Yvonne Didier
  • Hénia Suchar as Christiane
  • Marc Eyraud as Monsieur Mulot
  • Pierre Frag as Bouvreuil aka Fanfan
  • Michel Charrel as Cuirzepas
  • Mick Besson as Raoul
  • Roger Jacquet as Capester
  • François Vibert as Keller
Nick Stephanini as Casimir Therraz
Bourvil as Hector Valentin
Bourvil as Hector Valentin and Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker
Hénia Suchar as Christiane
Marie Dubois as Jackie Keller and Lino Ventura as Laurent Dannecker

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