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Ballad for a Hoodlum (1963)

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Vincent Vivant agrees to Stephan the spy's proposal: he is to cross the border with a mysterious suitcase.

Release Date
March 27, 1963
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
6.5/10 (6 votes)

Director: Claude-Jean Bonnardot

Cast: Laurent Terzieff, Hildegard Knef, Michel Vitold, Daniel Emilfork, Étienne Bierry, Philippe Noiret, Marc Duchamp, Jacques Bertrand

Production: Les Editions Cinégraphiques
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Ballad for a Hoodlum

6.5
90 min

Vincent Vivant agrees to Stephan the spy's proposal: he is to cross the border with a mysterious suitcase.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date3/27/1963
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Cast

Laurent Terzieff

as Vincent Vivant

Hildegard Knef

as Martha

Michel Vitold

as Stéphane Donnacil

Daniel Emilfork

as Donacil

Étienne Bierry

as Max

Philippe Noiret

as L'inspecteur Mathieu

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Marc Duchamp

as Philippe La Roche

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Jacques Bertrand

as Martial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballad for a Hoodlum about?

Vincent Vivant agrees to Stephan the spy's proposal: he is to cross the border with a mysterious suitcase.

How long is Ballad for a Hoodlum?

1h 30m

When was Ballad for a Hoodlum released?

March 27, 1963

Who directed Ballad for a Hoodlum?

Claude-Jean Bonnardot

Who stars in Ballad for a Hoodlum?

Laurent Terzieff, Hildegard Knef, Michel Vitold

What genre is Ballad for a Hoodlum?

Drama, Crime, Thriller