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Big Deal on Madonna Street
Why this pick
A lovingly engineered, increasingly chaotic robbery comedy, balancing petty criminals, detailed preparation and the warm ensemble mischief that powers The Brain.
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MOVIE1969 1h 55m FRA
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Its colourful European locations, audacious logistics and brisk, playful criminal teamwork make it a natural companion to The Brain’s large-scale caper energy.
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Why this pick
Jean-Paul Belmondo brings the same irrepressible physical charm to a sleek Franco-American robbery romp with elaborate pursuits and a buoyant criminal-versus-criminal rhythm.
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Why this pick
Belmondo’s breakneck comic adventuring, extravagant set pieces and sunny international momentum echo The Brain’s light-footed blend of danger and spectacle.
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The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
Why this pick
From The Brain’s director, this is another expertly timed French farce: broad visual comedy, escalating identity trouble and a crowd-pleasing sense of controlled chaos.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
When NATO transfers some of its funds from Paris to Brussels by train, a criminal mastermind posing as a British colonel plans to steal it but two petty French thieves also have the same intent.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
David Niven
Colonel Carol Matthews
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Arthur Lespinasse
Bourvil
Anatole
Jacques Balutin
L'inspecteur Pochet
Yves Barsacq
Un gardien
Jacques Ciron
L'inspecteur Duboeuf
Mario David
Un antiquaire
Max Montavon
Un antiquaire