Rooster in dough
Rooster in dough

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Rooster in dough

1952
Movie
93 min
French

A famous lawyer is irritated to see his fiancée spending her time trying to educate Languille, a tramp. Wanting to discourage his Saint-Bernard side, he asks a young engineer to introduce himself to her, under the guise of a tramp. But his plan turns against him, because the young man falls in love with his beautiful.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: William F. ClaxtonGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck boxer, desperate for cash, becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme involving stolen goods and a ruthless gangster. He must navigate a treacherous path between his loyalty to his friends and the allure of easy money, all while trying to survive the criminal underworld.

Critical Reception

This early B-movie crime drama received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, largely due to its predictable plot and low production values. While some critics acknowledged its attempts at gritty realism, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but uninspired crime melodrama.

  • Lacks originality and flair.

  • A standard exploitation film of its era.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by the independent studio Lippert Pictures, known for its low-budget features that often aimed for exploitation appeal.

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