When the Pheasants Pass

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

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  Édouard Molinaro

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  Paul Meurisse
  Alexandre Larsan-Bellac
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  Michel Serrault
  Rimero
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  Bernard Blier
  Hyacinthe Camus
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  Jean Lefebvre
  Arsène Baudu
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  Yvonne Clech
  Lady Valérie Paterson
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  Claire Maurier
  Micheline Camus
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  Daniel Ceccaldi
  le directeur Barnave
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  Robert Dalban
  le concierge de l'hôtel
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  Jacques Dynam
  le chauffeur de Rimero
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  Philippe Castelli
  le barman
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  Paul Préboist
  Le brocanteur (non crédité)
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  Véronique Vendell
  Jeanne
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  Frank Villard
  M. Gino (non crédité)
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  Roger Dutoit
  Arthur Thibaut
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  Jean-Henri Chambois
  Victor Buffe, le bonnetier
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  Paul Demange
  le marchand de vieux papiers
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  Jean Poiret
  Traffic officer