The Counterfeiters of Paris_
"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
Starring
Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Maurice Biraud
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Jean Gabin stars as Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe' in The Counterfeiters of Paris.
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Year context
The Counterfeiters of Paris was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counte...
The Counterfeiters of Paris is a Crime, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
Jean Gabin
Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe'
Bernard Blier
Charles Lepicard
Maurice Biraud
Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave'
Frank Villard
Éric Masson
Antoine Balpêtré
Lucas Malvoisin
Martine Carol
Solange Mideau
Ginette Leclerc
Léa Lepicard
Françoise Rosay
Madame Pauline
Albert Dinan
Commissioner Rémy
Gérard Buhr
Inspector Martin
Robert Dalban
Inspector Maffeux
Heinrich Gretler
Tauchmann
Charles Bouillaud
Engraver
Hélène Dieudonné
Mrs Mattia, concierge
Clara Gansard
Georgette, maid
René Hell
Old garage owner
Albert Michel
Postman
Marcel Charvey
Doctor
Paul Faivre
Mathias, concierge
Gabriel Gobin
Horse trainer Vincennes
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What is The Counterfeiters of Paris about?
"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
How long is The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The Counterfeiters of Paris has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The cast of The Counterfeiters of Paris includes Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Maurice Biraud, Frank Villard, Antoine Balpêtré.
What is the rating of The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The Counterfeiters of Paris has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 107 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Comedy