A Bum Deal

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A Bum Deal

1935

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In 1932, Michel Simon plays in "Boudu sauvé des eaux" under the direction of Jean Renoir. Three years later, he was again invited to don the clothes of the famous tramp on the sets of Boulogne.

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Directed by: Jean Renoir

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