The Magnificent Tramp

U
1h 19m
1959
7.026 /10 (39)

Overview

Bum Archimède wants to spend the winter in prison, but to get there proves not to be that easy.

Country : France, Italy
Languages : Français
Released Date: 1959-04-08

Top Billed Cast

Jean Gabin

Joseph, Hugues Guillaume Boutier-Blainville dit : Archimède

Darry Cowl

Arsène, un clochard

Bernard Blier

M. Pichon, nouveau patron du café

Julien Carette

Félix, le clochard aux chiens

Dora Doll

Mme Lucette Pichon

Paul Frankeur

M. Grégoire, l'ancien patron

Gaby Basset

Mme Grégoire

Jacqueline Maillan

Mme Marjorie

Sacha Briquet

Jean-Loup, l'Anglais

Noël Roquevert

Le commandant Brossard, à la retraite

Guy Decomble

Le chef de station de la R.A.T.P.

Philippe Mareuil

Le client mécontent au restaurant (uncredited)

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