Movie

The Upper Hand

“He Followed a Trail of Flesh, Gold and Violence!”

★ 6.4(47)19661h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Denys de La Patellière
Release date: 1966-03-02
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films Copernic

About The Upper Hand

The Upper Hand is a 1966 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Denys de La Patellière, starring Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe and George Raft. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Upper Hand in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jean Gabin

Paul Berger dit Paulo les Diam's

Gert Fröbe

Walter

George Raft

Charles Binnaggio

Claudio Brook

Mike Coppolano

Nadja Tiller

Irène

Marcel Bozzuffi

Marque Mal

Mireille Darc

Lili Princesse

Claude Brasseur

Giulio

Daniel Ceccaldi

Le commissaire Noël

Jean-Claude Bercq

Jo le Pâle

Dany Dauberson

Léa

Claude Cerval

René

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Upper Hand in Canada?+

The Upper Hand is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Upper Hand on Netflix?+

The Upper Hand is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Upper Hand?+

The Upper Hand has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Upper Hand?+

The Upper Hand stars Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft, Claudio Brook and Nadja Tiller.

When did The Upper Hand come out?+

The Upper Hand is a 1966 movie directed by Denys de La Patellière.

What genre is The Upper Hand?+

The Upper Hand is Drama, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Upper Hand?+

The Upper Hand was directed by Denys de La Patellière.