Stavisky, Crook of the Century

Summary The story of the rise of Alexander Stravisky, a brilliant and seductive crook, in Paris of the roaring twenties. But unchecked greed and corruption does not go unpunished. The political decadence he feeds off will also cause his downfall. View more details

Stavisky, Crook of the Century

Directed : Claude-Michel Rome

Written : Claude-Michel Rome

Stars : Tomer Sisley Raphaëlle Agogué Francis Renaud Hubert Saint-Macary

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Genres : Crime Drama History Biography

Release date : Jan 12, 2016

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : AB International Distribution Septembre Productions

Language : French

Filming locations : Paris, France

Production companies : France Télévisions TV5MONDE Septembre Productions

Summary The story of the rise of Alexander Stravisky, a brilliant and seductive crook, in Paris of the roaring twenties. But unchecked greed and corruption does not go unpunished. The political decadence he feeds off will also cause his downfall. View more details

Details

Genres : Crime Drama History Biography

Release date : Jan 12, 2016

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : AB International Distribution Septembre Productions

Language : French

Filming locations : Paris, France

Production companies : France Télévisions TV5MONDE Septembre Productions

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