The Dictator's Guns (1965)
L'arme à gauche (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 43min
- Crime, Drama
- 18 Jun 1965 (France)
- Movie
Jacques Cournot, a freelance skipper, is hired by Mr Hendrix in Santo Domingo, first of all to advise him regarding the acquisition of a sailing boat. After a thorough inspection of a prospective vessel, the "Dragoon", Cournot reports his...
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| Lino Ventura | ... |
Jacques Cournot
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| Sylva Koscina | ... |
Rae Osborne
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| Leo Gordon | ... |
Morrison
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| Alberto de Mendoza | ... |
Hugo Hendrix
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Antonio Martín | ... |
Ruiz
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| Jean-Claude Bercq | ... |
Avery
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| Antonio Casas |
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| Ángel del Pozo |
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| José Jaspe |
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Jacques Léonard | ... |
Keefer
(as Jack Leonard)
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Ángel Menéndez | ... |
(uncredited)
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Michel Roux | ... |
Hugo Hendrix (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Claude Sautet | ||
Written by
| Charles Williams | ... | (novel "Aground") |
| Claude Sautet | ... | (adaptation and dialogue) & |
| Charles Williams | ... | (adaptation and dialogue) & |
| Fouli Elia | ... | (adaptation and dialogue) & |
| Michel Lévine | ... | (adaptation and dialogue) |
| Michel Audiard | ... | () (uncredited) |
| José Luis Dibildos | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Jacques Bar | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Pierre Camo | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Franco Cristaldi | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Jean-Paul Guibert | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Eddie Barclay | ||
| Michel Colombier | ||
Cinematography by
| Walter Wottitz | ||
Editing by
| Jacqueline Thiédot | ||
Editorial Department
| Marie-Claude Bariset | ... | assistant film editor |
Production Design by
| Adolfo Cofiño | ||
| René Renoux | ||
Set Decoration by
| Adolfo Cofiño | ||
| René Renoux | ||
Makeup Department
| María de Elena | ... | assistant makeup artist (as María Elena) |
| Paloma Fernández | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Juan Campos | ... | production manager |
| André Cultet | ... | production manager |
| Serafín García Trueba | ... | assistant production manager (as Serafín García) |
| Fernando Somoza | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Yves Boisset | ... | assistant director |
| Fernando Merino | ... | assistant director |
| Philippe Monnier | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Roger Joint | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Pierre Tyberghein | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Raymond Gauguier | ... | sound editor |
| Jean Rieul | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Manuel Baquero | ... | special effects (as Vaquero) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Clemente Manzano | ... | camera operator |
| Enrique Montoya | ... | still photographer |
| Bob Pater | ... | assistant camera |
| Guillermo Peña | ... | assistant camera |
| Henri Tiquet | ... | camera operator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Colette Crochot | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Antonio Vázquez | ... | advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC) (1965) (France) (theatrical)
- Euro International Films (1966) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Les Films du Scorpion (France) (theatrical)
- Océanic Films (1965) (France) (theatrical)
- SF Films (1966) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cooperativa Films Coop. de Distribuc. (Spain)
- Paramount Television (United States) (tv) (dubbed)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Raymond Gautreau
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (1999) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Eclair (studio)
- Pyral (sound film stock)
- Western Electric (sound recording system)
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Jacques Cournot, a freelance skipper, is hired by Mr Hendrix in Santo Domingo, first of all to advise him regarding the acquisition of a sailing boat. After a thorough inspection of a prospective vessel, the "Dragoon", Cournot reports his positive appraisal to Mr Hendrix and initiates the negotiations with Mrs Osborne, the owner of the craft. Barely a couple of days later, Cournot finds himself in a bind as the police questions him about the exact kind of cruise he was supposed to organize for his principal. For the "Dragoon" is gone; Mr Hendrix has disappeared; Mrs Osborne is not aware of any deal; and the corpses of mysterious individuals, victims of a violent death, are found on the beaches of Santo Domingo.
Written by Eduardo Casais |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The French title L'Arme à Gauche ("The Clumsy Weapon") is derived from the French military term for the rifle. The saber (the Arme Blanche or "Pure Weapon") was considered more elegant by officers. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Claude Sautet or the Invisible Magic (2003). See more » |