The Sucker (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1965, The Sucker is a comedy and crime film directed by Gérard Oury, running about 111 minutes. “The funniest fraud a fall-guy ever fell for!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this Frenco-Italian gangster parody, a shop keeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash which totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American friends car from Napels to Bordeaux, but as it happens to be filled with such contraband as stolen money, jewelry and drugs, the involuntary and unwitting companions in crime soon attract all but recreational attention from the "milieu".
Who’s in it. The Sucker stars Bourvil as Antoine Maréchal, Louis de Funès as Léopold Saroyan, Venantino Venantini as Mickey, "le bègue" and Henri Génès as Martial, le brigadier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Sucker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sucker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sucker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sucker (1965)?
- In CA, The Sucker is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sucker worth watching?
- The Sucker holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sucker?
- The Sucker stars Bourvil, Louis de Funès, Venantino Venantini, Henri Génès and Beba Lončar.
- When was The Sucker released?
- The Sucker was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.