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One robbery, two thieves, zero brain cells — French farce at its most chaotic.
TMDB
10
IMDb
51

How Not to Rob a Department Store (1965)

SlapstickFrench New Wave-adjacent60s chic

Overview

Comedy

To repay a debt, Marcel must commit a robbery in a large department store. Unfortunately his booty is intercepted by a gang of thugs.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Jean-Claude Brialy's perfect dimwit energy.

Costume

Peak 1965 Parisian fashion porn.

Production

Department store as playground set design.

Best for:Friends: Group watch when you want zero brain commitment.·Background: Perfect chaotic wallpaper for your next vintage-themed party.
Pierre Grimblat

Director

Pierre Grimblat

ReleasedApr 12, 1965
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Produzione Cinematografica Mediterranee
France Cinéma Productions

Top Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Claude Brialy

Marcel

Marie Laforêt

Marie Laforêt

Ida

Sophie Daumier

Sophie Daumier

Moune

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Justin

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Méloune

Pierre Clémenti

Pierre Clémenti

Raf, boyfriend

Albert Rémy

Albert Rémy

Etienne

Daniel Ceccaldi

Daniel Ceccaldi

Léon, bartender

Robert Manuel

Robert Manuel

Palmoni

Bernard Fresson

Bernard Fresson

Policeman

Madeleine Barbulée

Madeleine Barbulée

'Limonade'

Paul Préboist

Paul Préboist

The cousin

Renaud Verley

Renaud Verley

Charles

Roland Blanche

Roland Blanche

Curly

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Pierre Clémenti would later become a cult arthouse icon in Belladonna of Sadness — quite the career pivot from 'boyfriend'.

Cultural

This bombed so hard it barely exists in film history, making it a secret handshake for 60s French comedy obsessives.

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