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The Gardener of Argenteuil (1966)

Movie ★ 6.4 86 min

Crime Comedy

Tulipe, is an old man who lives alone in an old railway carriage in the Argentueil region of Paris. His main passions are gardening and oil painting, but he also has a secret source of income. His godson discovers that Tulipe is actually a master forger, producing perfect copies of 10 franc notes. His godson’s girlfriend sees this as an opportunity to get very rich – but she must persuade Tulipe to forge 500 franc notes. Assuming Tulipe’s agreement, his godson and his girlfriend buy an expensive new car and luxury villa in provincial France – but there is a cruel turn of fate in store for them when Tulipe strikes up a friendship with a millionaire playboy.

Jean-Paul Le Chanois Director François Boyer Writer Alphonse Boudard Writer Jean-Paul Le Chanois Writer

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Released
October 7, 1966
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0059328
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Cast

Jean Gabin Jean Gabin M. Martin dit « Le père Tulipe » Liselotte Pulver Liselotte Pulver Hilda Pierre Vernier Pierre Vernier Noël, filleul de Tulipe et neveu d'Albert Mary Marquet Dora, l'épouse d'Albert Jean Tissier Jean Tissier Albert, le brocanteur Curd Jürgens Curd Jürgens Le baron Édouard de Santis dit « Doudou » Noël Roquevert Noël Roquevert Le patron du restaurant « exotique » Alfred Adam Alfred Adam L'homme en robe de bure (Le nouveau Noé) Katrin Schaake Katrin Schaake Patricia Serge Gainsbourg Serge Gainsbourg Patrick Gérard Jeanne Fusier-Gir Jeanne Fusier-Gir Marguerite, l'altesse joueuse au casino Claude Nicot Claude Nicot Le patron d'Hilda Claudine Coster Claudine Coster La patronne d'Hilda Paulette Frantz Paulette Frantz La propriétaire de la loterie André Dumas André Dumas Le vendeur de billets Annie Savarin Annie Savarin Thérèse, fille du cafetier d'Argenteuil et et modèle de Tulipe Albert Michel Albert Michel Le patron du café d'Argenteuil Bernard Musson Bernard Musson Le sacristain

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gardener of Argenteuil about?
Tulipe, is an old man who lives alone in an old railway carriage in the Argentueil region of Paris. His main passions are gardening and oil painting, but he also has a secret source of income. His godson discovers that Tulipe is actually a master forger, producing perfect copies of 10 franc notes. His godson’s girlfriend sees this as an opportunity to get very rich – but she must persuade Tulipe to forge 500 franc notes. Assuming Tulipe’s agreement, his godson and his girlfriend buy an expensive new car and luxury villa in provincial France – but there is a cruel turn of fate in store for them when Tulipe strikes up a friendship with a millionaire playboy.
Who directed The Gardener of Argenteuil?
The Gardener of Argenteuil was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
Who stars in The Gardener of Argenteuil?
The Gardener of Argenteuil stars Jean Gabin, Liselotte Pulver, Pierre Vernier, Mary Marquet.
When was The Gardener of Argenteuil released?
The Gardener of Argenteuil is a 1966 crime, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Gardener of Argenteuil?
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