Gorilla's Waltz (1959)

Plot Summary

This is the second feature in a series about an intrepid French spy by the nickname of "The Gorilla," but unlike the earlier films, this time around Roger Hanin replaces Lino Ventura in the title role. A West German scientist has discovered a way to recover missiles shot into space, and the major Western powers are after his secret. Even though the scientist is willing to pass his discovery on to NATO, it is guarded by an elite, undercover West German police force. As foreign agents, including the Russians and Americans, try to get their hands on the secret, "The Gorilla" is forced into the affair by his surly, aging boss -- he has to make sure that the scientist's discovery ends up with NATO.

Full Cast & Characters

Roger Hanin

Géo Paquet, aka 'Le Gorille'

Charles Vanel

Berthomieu aka 'Le Vieux'

Ursula Herwig

Luise Keibl

Jess Hahn

Ted the Hook

Wolfgang Preiss

Otto Lohn

Michel Thomass

Boris Almazian

Viktor Tacik

Keibel

Yves Barsacq

Berthier

Micheline Gary

The blonde

Claude Vernier

Rosberg

René Havard

Chemist

Ton Kuyl

Wilhelm

Director & Crew

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