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The Upper Hand

Drama • Thriller • Crime • 1966 • 1h 34m

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RATING★ 3.2

RUNTIME1h 34m

LANGUAGEFR

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

In Paris, a gold smuggler is at war with other local gangsters who want piece of the action. Then the mob shows up and makes things worse. And an undercover US Treasury Department agent is trying to infiltrate the smuggling business.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “He Followed a Trail of Flesh, Gold and Violence!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Director: Denys de La Patellière
Original Language: FR

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Upper Hand about?: In Paris, a gold smuggler is at war with other local gangsters who want piece of the action. Then the mob shows up and makes things worse. And an undercover US Treasury Department agent is trying to infiltrate the smuggling business.
Who directed The Upper Hand?: The Upper Hand was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
When was The Upper Hand released?: The Upper Hand was released on March 2, 1966.
How long is The Upper Hand?: The Upper Hand has a runtime of 1h 34m.
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