La Polka des menottes (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1957, La Polka des menottes is a comedy and crime film directed by Raoul André, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Elisabeth is persuaded to have killed her noisy upstairs neighbor, scientist Charles Magne. To save her, Mr. Matheu, Elisabeth's father, accuses himself while Pierrot, Elisabeth's fiancé gets rid of the body in order to save father and daughter. For his part, a gangster also believes he has killed the scientist but he gets shot down by a taxidermist, who runs for life. The girl, her daddy and her boyfriend also run away. But Magne is not dead. A bum is mistaken for him and a police inspector makes everyone believe that he is the one who shot the gangster. At the end of this crazy chain of events all the protagonists are reunited at the station house and everybody dances to express their relief.
Who’s in it. La Polka des menottes stars Francis Blanche as un voisin, Jean Lefebvre as l'inspecteur Martial, Pascale Audret as Elisabeth Matheu and Mischa Auer as Charles Magne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, La Polka des menottes 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 La Polka des menottes page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Polka des menottes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Polka des menottes (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Polka des menottes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Polka des menottes worth watching?
- La Polka des menottes holds an audience score of 6.8 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 La Polka des menottes?
- La Polka des menottes stars Francis Blanche, Jean Lefebvre, Pascale Audret, Mischa Auer and Gaby Basset.
- When was La Polka des menottes released?
- La Polka des menottes was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.