Law of the Streets (1956)

7.5/10 100 min Drama

Overview

Yves Tréguier, a young orphan, escapes from a reform school in Brittany to join "Dédé la Glace" in Paris, an old-timer with whom he has a sincere friendship. The love of Zette, a young girl he has met, and the benevolent friendship of Father Blain, the bistro owner, give him the desire for regular work. "Jo le Grec", a pimp jealous of Dédé's friendship with Yves, seduces Wanda, a prostitute he loves, and shoots Dédé dead. Blain prevents him from doing the same to Yves, and shoots him in turn. Yves can live an honest life with Zette and the baby she's expecting.

Cast

Raymond Pellegrin

Jo le Grec

Silvana Pampanini

Wanda

Fernand Ledoux

Father Blain

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Yves Tréguier aka 'Le Breton'

Jean Gaven

André Remoulin aka 'Dédé la Glace'

Josette Arno

Zette

Jean-Marc Tennberg

Marcel

Lino Ventura

Mario

Louis de Funès

'Paulo les chiens'

Anne-Marie Mersen

Roland Lesaffre

'Le Grêlé'

Marius Laurey

'Le Rat'

Émile Genevois

Robert Dalban

Trucker

Geymond Vital

Director of the cabaret

Jacques Berthier

Pierre Sergeol

Harry-Max

Police commissioner

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