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The Wolves in the Sheepfold

The Wolves in the Sheepfold

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The Wolves in the Sheepfold

1960

1h 30m

5.7(3 votes)

Crime

Overview

Three gangsters on the run break into a rehabilitation center for delinquent teenagers run by the couple Roger and Irène. The residents are divided over how to deal with the three bad guys, who want to take over the home.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jean-Marc Bory

Jean-Marc Bory

Roger

Jean Babilée

Jean Babilée

Pierre Jasmin

Françoise Dorléac

Françoise Dorléac

Madeleine

Pascale Roberts

Pascale Roberts

Irène

Pierre Mondy

Pierre Mondy

Charlot

Jacques Moulières

Jacques Moulières

Francis

Jean-François Poron

Jean-François Poron

Alain

Jacques Bonnard

Sophie Daumier

Sophie Daumier

Michel Van Hoecke

Creative team

Directed by: Hervé Bromberger
Produced by: Gilbert de Goldschmidt

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