When the Pheasants Pass

Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger

Cast

Paul Meurisse

Alexandre Larsan-Bellac

Michel Serrault

Rimero

Bernard Blier

Hyacinthe Camus

Jean Lefebvre

Arsène Baudu

Yvonne Clech

Lady Valérie Paterson

Claire Maurier

Micheline Camus

Daniel Ceccaldi

le directeur Barnave

Robert Dalban

le concierge de l'hôtel

Jacques Dynam

le chauffeur de Rimero

Philippe Castelli

le barman