Archimède le clochard
1959 film by Gilles Grangier
Archimède le clochard is a 1959 French comedy-drama film directed by Gilles Grangier. It is also known as The Magnificent Tramp. The film was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival, where Jean Gabin won the Silver Bear for Best Actor.
Plot
A sophisticated tramp lives during summer in a half-finished construction site. Because he would rather not be cold in the winter, he decides to get imprisoned on time. Therefore, he demolishes a bar but he is only incarcerated for a single week. He promises he will find a way to come back.
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