The Sucker (1965) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Crime · Directed by Gérard Oury · Starring Bourvil, Beba Lončar
In this Franco-Italian gangster parody, a shopkeeper on his way to an Italian holiday suffers a crash that totals his car. The culprit can only compensate his ruined trip by driving an American friend's car from Naples 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".
Where was The Sucker filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Opening scenes and various comedic sequences throughout the film as the protagonist navigates the city. The film is set and shot in Paris, with multiple locations used throughout the comedy to establish the Parisian urban setting and backdrop for the schemes
- Paris, France, Paris – Car sequences and exterior shots establishing Parisian landmarks. Iconic Parisian monument used as a recognizable location for filming sequences in the film
- Paris, France, Paris – Street-level comedic sequences and chase scenes through Paris neighborhoods. Various district locations in Paris used for the film's comedic set pieces and character interactions