A Certain Mister (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1950, A Certain Mister is a comedy and crime film directed by Yves Ciampi, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Documents relevant to National Defence have been concealed in a certain vase by a dangerous gang of robbers. To neutralize the criminals, a seasoned police commissioner and his clumsy assistant, young inspector César, join forces with a colorful trio of thieves nicknamed Le Pouce (Thumb), L'Index (Index Finger) and Le Majeur (Middle Finger)...

Who’s in it. A Certain Mister stars Hélène Perdrière as L'Index, membre de la bande, René Dary as Le Pouce, membre de la bande, Louis Seigner as Le commissaire Clergé and Junie Astor as Edmée Lamour / Augustine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Certain Mister has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Certain Mister page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Certain Mister tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Certain Mister (1950)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Certain Mister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Certain Mister worth watching?
A Certain Mister holds an audience score of 5.0 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 A Certain Mister?
A Certain Mister stars Hélène Perdrière, René Dary, Louis Seigner, Junie Astor and Lise Delamare.
When was A Certain Mister released?
A Certain Mister was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.