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Minuit... Champs-Elysées
A burglar, Bob Duchemin, is charged with murder following a mysterious settling of accounts. Suspicion also falls on the manager of a cabaret on the Champs-Elysées, as well as the owner of the establishment, Enrico. But Bob is also found guilty and sentenced to twenty years' hard labor. Soon abandoned by his fiancée, Lili, Bob learns that she has become Enrico's mistress, one of the attractions at the Tipico. The young singer's affair quickly makes her an international star. For his part, Bob escapes and seeks revenge. He meets a young pure freak who dissuades him from carrying out his murder plans. Bob kills Enrico anyway, but in self-defense. Afterwards, having been found innocent, he will be able to "remake his life" with the pure young girl.
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Plot Summary
A thrilling adventure unfolds when a young woman inherits a mysterious briefcase, leading her into a dangerous underworld of spies and intrigue. She finds herself entangled with a mysterious American agent who may be her only hope for survival. As they navigate the treacherous Parisian nights, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels.
Critical Reception
This French crime-comedy was a moderately received film during its time, appreciated for its Parisian setting and blend of humor and suspense. While not a critical darling, it found an audience for its lighthearted take on a crime caper.
What Reviewers Say
A charming, if somewhat predictable, Parisian crime-comedy.
Eddie Constantine delivers his usual charismatic performance.
The film offers a lighthearted glimpse into the underbelly of Paris.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this older film are scarce, but it is generally remembered as an enjoyable, straightforward genre piece from the mid-20th century.
Fun Fact
The film features a performance by the iconic French singer and actress Dora Doll, who was a prominent figure in French cinema during the 1950s.
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