Stavisky... (1974)

Biarritz, 1933. Charm and talent help small-time swindler Serge Alexandre, alias Stavisky, to bribe his way into the centre of French political power. But when his great scam involving millions gets exposed, he brings the government to the verge of collapse and the country to the brink of civil war.

Released May 15, 1974 120 min 13+

Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama, History

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