La Métamorphose des cloportes_
Three little criminals get a tip for a great coup with lots of money in it. Unfortunately they lack the starting funds to buy the required welding torch. So they persuade their successful colleague Alphonse to join their team. But the well thought-out coup fails, and Alphonse is the only one of them who ends up in jail for several years. When he's released, he's out for revenge.
Starring
Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Irina Demick
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Lino Ventura stars as Alphonse Maréchal aka 'Le Malin' in La Métamorphose des cloportes.
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Year context
La Métamorphose des cloportes was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
Three little criminals get a tip for a great coup with lots of money in it. Unfortunately they lack the starting funds to buy the required welding torch. So ...
La Métamorphose des cloportes is a Comedy, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Lino Ventura
Alphonse Maréchal aka 'Le Malin'
Charles Aznavour
Edmond Clancul aka 'Le Naïf'
Irina Demick
Catherine Verdier, manager of an art gallery
Maurice Biraud
Arthur aka 'Le Mou'
Georges Géret
Joseph Rouquemoute aka 'Le Rouquin'
Pierre Brasseur
Demuldère aka 'Tonton le Brocanteur', receiver
Françoise Rosay
Gertrude, supplies specialist in the mafia
Annie Fratellini
Léone Rouqemoute, prostitute
NB
Norman Bart
Gallery visitor
Georges Blaness
Omar
Dorothée Blanck
Girl at the hotel particulier
Marcel Charvey
Gallery visitor
François Dalou
Police inspector
Michel Dacquin
Nightclub bartender
Marie-Hélène Dasté
Madame Clancul
MD
Michel Duplaix
Head waiter
Michel Garland
Gallery visitor
Jacques Marchand
Gallery visitor
FM
François Mirante
Police inspector
Donald O'Brien
Gallery visitor
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What is La Métamorphose des cloportes about?
Three little criminals get a tip for a great coup with lots of money in it. Unfortunately they lack the starting funds to buy the required welding torch. So they persuade their successful colleague Alphonse to join their team. But the well thought-out coup fails, and Alphonse is the only one of them who ends up in jail for several years. When he's released, he's out for revenge.
How long is La Métamorphose des cloportes?
La Métamorphose des cloportes has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in La Métamorphose des cloportes?
The cast of La Métamorphose des cloportes includes Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Irina Demick, Maurice Biraud, Georges Géret.
What is the rating of La Métamorphose des cloportes?
La Métamorphose des cloportes has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Crime