Pete the Tender (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Pete the Tender is a comedy and crime film directed by François Villiers.
What it’s about. In this crime drama, Michel Simon is cast as Pierrot, an elderly gangster who does not fit the stereotype -- he is soft-hearted. After a petty criminal betrays his cohorts by taking off with the loot from a big robbery, he is caught and sent to jail. Now he has served his time, and Pierrot is given the task of retrieving the stolen cash. The tyro criminal tries to use a pretty young woman who has fallen in love with him as a red herring for Pierrot's investigation. Everything backfires though, and Pierrot is left considering what to do with the loot, and with the criminal who does not yet realize he loves his attractive accomplice and could have a good life with her if he opts for walking the straight and narrow.
Who’s in it. Pete the Tender stars Michel Simon as Pierrot, Claude Brasseur as Tony, Dany Saval as 'Marie la Crèpe' and Marie Daëms as The Patroness of Péché Originel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pete the Tender has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pete the Tender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pete the Tender tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pete the Tender (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pete the Tender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pete the Tender worth watching?
- Pete the Tender holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pete the Tender?
- Pete the Tender stars Michel Simon, Claude Brasseur, Dany Saval, Marie Daëms and Jean-Pierre Marielle.
- When was Pete the Tender released?
- Pete the Tender was released in 1960.