Gorilla's Waltz
La Valse du Gorille
Release: 1959-05-01
·Runtime: 101m
·★ 2.5
Action
Thriller
This is the second feature in a series about an intrepid French spy by the nickname of "The Gorilla," but unlike the earlier films, this time around Roger Hanin replaces Lino Ventura in the title role. A West German scientist has discovered a way to recover missiles shot into space, and the major Western powers are after his secret. Even though the scientist is willing to pass his discovery on to NATO, it is guarded by an elite, undercover West German police force. As foreign agents, including the Russians and Americans, try to get their hands on the secret, "The Gorilla" is forced into the affair by his surly, aging boss -- he has to make sure that the scientist's discovery ends up with NATO.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Les Films Raoul Ploquin
Télouet Films
Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Cast
Jack Ary
as (uncredited)
Roger Hanin
as Géo Paquet, aka 'Le Gorille'
Jess Hahn
as Ted the Hook
Ursula Herwig
as Luise Keibl
Michel Thomass
as Boris Almazian
Pierre Collet
as Bergère
Pierre Grasset
as (uncredited)
Wolfgang Preiss
as Otto Lohn
Claude Vernier
as Rosberg
Charles Vanel
as Berthomieu aka 'Le Vieux'
Yves Barsacq
as Berthier
René Havard
as Chemist
Jean Juillard
as French delegate
Suzanne Dehelly
as Hortense
