Le Banquet des Fraudeurs (1952): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1952 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1952, Le Banquet des Fraudeurs is a komödie and drama film directed by Henri Storck, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Smuggler's Ball is the English-language title for this French-Belgian seriocomedy. The action takes place along the borders separating Belgium, Holland and France. It is here that the worldly Pierre (J. P. Kieran) carries on a profitable smuggling operation, all the while romancing Siska (Christian Lenier), the daughter of a local customs official. Various subplots and secondary characters weave in and out as the plotline guides the viewer through the WW II years. Towards the end, the story shifts gears when the Benelux Frontier Agreement eliminates all government regulations. The film's screenplay is by Charles Spaak, himself the descendant of a Belgian political family, and thus well-versed in bureaucracy and red tape.
Who’s in it. Le Banquet des Fraudeurs stars Françoise Rosay as Gabrielle Demeuse, Jean-Pierre Kérien as Pierre, Christiane Lénier as Siska van Moll and Daniel Ivernel as Jef - le délégué syndical, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Le Banquet des Fraudeurs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Banquet des Fraudeurs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Banquet des Fraudeurs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Le Banquet des Fraudeurs (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Banquet des Fraudeurs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Banquet des Fraudeurs worth watching?
- Le Banquet des Fraudeurs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Banquet des Fraudeurs?
- Le Banquet des Fraudeurs stars Françoise Rosay, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Christiane Lénier, Daniel Ivernel and Yves Deniaud.
- When was Le Banquet des Fraudeurs released?
- Le Banquet des Fraudeurs was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.