Le Guignolo (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, Le Guignolo is an action and comedy film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...
Who’s in it. Le Guignolo stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Alexandre Dupré / Vicomte de Valombreuse, Mirella D'Angelo as Sophie / Pamela, Michel Galabru as Achille Sureau, un ancien complice d'Alexandre and Carla Romanelli as Gina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Le Guignolo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Guignolo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Guignolo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Guignolo (1980)?
- In CA, Le Guignolo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Guignolo worth watching?
- Le Guignolo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Guignolo?
- Le Guignolo stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mirella D'Angelo, Michel Galabru, Carla Romanelli and Paolo Bonacelli.
- When was Le Guignolo released?
- Le Guignolo was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.