A Certain Mr. Jo (1958)

4.5/10 105 min Mystery Crime

Overview

Jo Guardini, now the peaceful owner of a charming inn by the banks of the River Marne, once was a dreaded gangster. The respectful citizen does not want to have anything to do with the underworld any more. Unfortunately, two of his former accomplices kidnap a little girl and decide to hide her in his hotel. What will Jo do : side with the law in the person of inspector Loriot or have a relapse in crime?

Cast

Michel Simon

Joseph "Jo" Guardini

Geneviève Kervine

Simone Couturier

Jacques Morel

Inspecteur Loriot

Raymond Bussières

Louis

Michel Salina

Commissaire Leclerc

Jean Degrave

Alfred Léonard

Roger Legris

L'aveugle

Gabrielle Fontan

Mme. Michel

Jean Daurand

Le cafetier

Jack Ary

Charlot

Christian Brocard

Le boulanger livreur

Bernard Charlan

André Dalibert

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