Le piège à cons (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1979, Le piège à cons is a drama and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Ten years after the French political upheavals of 1968, a maturing "soixante-huitard" falls in with some young radicals who are influenced by a book he had written. But does he still have the guts to translate his ideas into acts against the state? And is he still attractive to younger chicks?
Who’s in it. Le piège à cons stars Jean-Pierre Mocky as Michel Rayan, Catherine Leprince as Francine Vaneau, Bruno Netter as Séverin Lanier and Jacques Legras as Commissaire Roubert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Le piège à cons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le piège à cons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le piège à cons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le piège à cons (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le piège à cons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le piège à cons worth watching?
- Le piège à cons holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le piège à cons?
- Le piège à cons stars Jean-Pierre Mocky, Catherine Leprince, Bruno Netter, Jacques Legras and Gérard Hoffman.
- When was Le piège à cons released?
- Le piège à cons was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.