The Sucker (1965)

Paris, France

Place of the 8th arrondissement of Paris dominated by the Church of La Madeleine, a neoclassical temple completed in 1842 based on the model of a Greek temple. The building is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : 2 minAerial opening shot of the Place de la Madeleine and the rooftops of Paris, before the action descends into the street.

Paris, France

A prestigious avenue connecting Place de la Madeleine to Place de la Concorde, lined with luxury shops. The famous Ladurée, a bakery and pastry shop, was established here in 1862.

The scene : 2 minAntoine Maréchal is walking through the streets of the Madeleine district at the beginning of the film.

Paris 1er, France

A large straight avenue created under Haussmann, connecting the Louvre to the Opéra Garnier. It dates back to 1867.

The scene : 2 minThe car moves up the avenue de l'Opéra towards the Palais Garnier.

Paris, France

Way of the 5th arrondissement passing at the foot of the former Sainte-Geneviève abbey and the Henri-IV high school. It runs alongside the former monastery that occupied this site before its destruction.

The scene : 2 minStreet taken by Maréchal at the moment of his departure for vacation.

Paris, France

Steep street of the Latin Quarter, on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, one of the oldest roads on the Left Bank.

The scene : 2 minAntoine Maréchal packs his bags and goes on vacation to Italy; at the corner of the street, he encounters Saroyan, the chief of the smugglers, for the first time.

Paris, France

Small square in the Latin Quarter, between the church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and the lycée Henri-IV; it was the setting for the famous scene of the accident in Le Corniaud (the limousine of Louis de Funès against the 2CV of Bourvil).

The scene : 3 minBarely left, Maréchal crashes into Saroyan's car: the infamous collision that turns his 2 CV into an accordion and sets the whole plot in motion.

Paris, France

Parisian restaurant founded in 1880, place Gaillon, famous for hosting since 1914 the deliberations of the Goncourt prize jury.

The scene : 11 minA gang of thugs spies on Saroyan during a secret meeting at the Drouant restaurant.

Naples, Italy

Naples Maritime Station, located at the port, is the boarding point for ferries to the islands of the Gulf and the Mediterranean.

The scene : 13 minOn the docks of the port of Naples, Maréchal discovers the Cadillac that he must transport to Bordeaux.

Naples, Italy

Avenue along the seafront of Naples, near the port and the Castel Nuovo.

The scene : 17 minAfter passing through customs, Saroyan and his men begin tailing Maréchal.

Naples, Italy

Large semicircular square in Naples, bordered by the Royal Palace and the Church of San Francesco di Paola, featuring a colonnade inspired by the Pantheon.

The scene : 18 minMaréchal takes the wheel of the Cadillac and speeds off for a ride through Naples.

Naples, Italy

Renaissance palace from the 15th century on Spaccanapoli, the straight axis that crosses old Naples. Built in 1513 by Giovanni Francesco Mormando, it is an Italian cultural heritage.

The scene : 18 minMaréchal goes to the garage to get the bumper he ripped off at the harbor repaired.

Naples, Italy

Square in the Chiaia district of Naples.

The scene : 21 minAnother point of the Neapolitan stroll of the Cadillac.

Naples, Italy

Neapolitan palace opened in 1882 on the seafront of via Partenope, facing Castel dell'Ovo.

The scene : 22 minMaréchal leaves the hotel to pick up the repaired Cadillac, under the watchful eyes of Saroyan and his henchmen.

Naples, Italy

Long promenade along the coast of Naples, along the gulf, highly sought after for its views of Vesuvius.

The scene : 23 minThe Cadillac glides along the Neapolitan waterfront before leaving the city.

Naples, Italy

Scenic route of Posillipo Hill, overlooking the Bay of Naples.

The scene : 23 minOn the heights of Posillipo, the road provides a view of Naples and its bay.

Afragola, Italy

Church of Afragola, municipality in the northern suburbs of Naples.

The scene : 24 minThe Cadillac passes in front of a church in the suburban area of Naples on the northern road.

Italy

Segment of the Autostrada del Sole (A1), the major north-south highway of Italy, between Santa Croce and Teano.

The scene : 28 minAt the highway gas station, Maréchal and Saroyan find themselves side by side unknowingly and exchange a famous "Youkaïdi!".

Rome, Italy

A large oval square in Rome designed in the early 19th century, marked by its Egyptian obelisk and twin churches. Santo Maria del Popolo, the minor basilica by Baccio Pontelli, is an Italian cultural heritage site of Renaissance architecture.

The scene : 30 minThe Cadillac makes its entrance into Rome.

Rome, Italy

Famous Roman square at the foot of the monumental staircase of the Trinità dei Monti, completed in 1725.

The scene : 30 minArriving in Rome, Maréchal finds himself at the foot of the steps of the Spanish Steps.

Rome, Italy

Hotel in the residential neighborhood of Parioli in Rome, formerly known as Residence Palace, now The Duke Hotel.

The scene : 30 minMaréchal descends into this hotel in the Parioli district during his Roman stopover.

Rome, Italy

Iconic café on via Vittorio Veneto, a high spot of the Roman "dolce vita" of the 1950s-1960s.

The scene : 42 minGina waits for Antoine at the terrace of a café on via Veneto.

Rome, Italy

Roman road alongside the Colosseum, at the foot of the Caelian Hill.

The scene : 42 minAntoine and Gina drive past the Colosseum.

Rome, Italy

Elegant neoclassical villa in the Pincio Park, Rome, transformed into a panoramic restaurant, the work of architect Giuseppe Valadier.

The scene : 44 minIn this upscale restaurant, Gina, disheartened by having seen her fiancé flirting, leaves the table where she was dining with Antoine.

Rome, Italy

Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century, at the summit of the hill of the same name, the symbolic heart of Rome.

The scene : 48 minThe car chase between Maréchal and Saroyan crosses the Capitol Square.

Tivoli, Italy

Villa of the Renaissance in Tivoli, famous for its terraced gardens and its hundreds of fountains, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed by architect Pirro Ligorio, it combines the baroque style with the Italian garden.

The scene : 51 minIn the fountain gardens, Saroyan faces the men of a rival mafia during a shootout.

Rome, Vatican City

Immense oval space surrounded by Bernini's colonnade, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, at the heart of Vatican City.

The scene : 58 minIn St. Peter's Square, Saroyan finally returns the Cadillac to Maréchal.

Rome, Italy

Large avenue established in the 1930s connecting Castel Sant'Angelo to St. Peter's Square.

The scene : 58 minThe artery leading to Saint-Pierre appears in the Roman crossing.

Rome, Italy

Roman bridge over the Tiber, adorned with ten angels sculpted after Bernini, leading to the Castel Sant'Angelo.

The scene : 58 minThe Cadillac crosses the Saint Angel Bridge in front of the castle of the same name.

Rome, Italy

Quay along the left bank of the Tiber, in the historic center of Rome.

The scene : 59 minThe banks of the Tiber serve as the setting for the Roman chase.

Sutri, Italy

Ancient via Cassia, on the outskirts of the small Etruscan town of Sutri.

The scene : 1 hrThe road near Sutri serves as the setting for the journey north.

Sutri, Italy

Central place of Sutri, a small medieval town in Lazio built on a tuff spur.

The scene : 1 hrIn the village square, Gina leaves Antoine to meet her fiancé; Ursula takes her place in the Cadillac.

San Gimignano, Italy

Triangular paved square in the heart of San Gimignano, a Tuscan city dotted with medieval towers, listed by UNESCO.

The scene : 1 hr 2 minUrsula marvels at the old Tuscan town that the Cadillac drives through, filmed by Saroyan and his gang.

Saint-Raphaël, France

The pebble beach of Dramont, in Saint-Raphaël, facing the island of Gold, at the foot of the Esterel massif.

The scene : 1 hr 7 minUrsula decides to go swimming on this beach of the Var coast.

Pise, Italy

The "Field of Miracles" in Pisa, which includes the cathedral, the baptistery, and the famous leaning tower, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a square of Romanesque architectural style.

The scene : 1 hr 16 minThe convoy makes a stop in Pisa, at the foot of the leaning tower.

Sperlonga, Italy

Coastal road (Via Flacca) running along the Tyrrhenian coast near Sperlonga, between Rome and Naples.

The scene : 1 hr 19 minOn the coastal road, a battery incident and a tunnel mark the journey.

Vintimille, Italy

Coastal route of the hamlet of Latte, in Vintimille, just before the border with France.

The scene : 1 hr 25 minOn the Italian side of the border, before the French-Italian customs post.

Menton, France

Old border post of Menton, at the Saint-Louis bridge spanning the hollow marking the boundary between France and Italy. It was a outpost equipped with a bunker.

The scene : 1 hr 29 minMaréchal arrives at the customs post at the Franco-Italian border, watched by Saroyan and his accomplices.

Menton, France

Entrance Avenue is in Menton, at the height of the old France gate.

The scene : 1 hr 31 minJust after customs, Saroyan and his men watch near a fountain to see if Maréchal has successfully crossed the checkpoint.

La Motte, France

Level crossing near the station of La Motte-Sainte-Roseline, in the Var, on the Arcs line.

The scene : 1 hr 34 minMaréchal narrowly avoids Saroyan by crossing a level crossing just before the barriers close.

Carcassonne, France

Place de la Cité de Carcassonne, in front of the Saint-Nazaire basilica, within the largest fortified city in Europe, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The scene : 1 hr 39 minMaréchal arrives in the medieval city of Carcassonne, at the foot of the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire.

Carcassonne, France

Medieval alley of the Cité de Carcassonne, just steps from the Saint-Nazaire basilica. The Saint-Nazaire basilica, built around 1100, is a minor basilica classified as a historic monument of Gothic architecture.

The scene : 1 hr 46 minThe final chase between Maréchal and Saroyan rushes through the cobbled alleys of the City.

Bordeaux, France

First bridge built in Bordeaux over the Garonne, completed in 1822 under Napoleon, featuring its seventeen arches.

The scene : 1 hr 46 minView of Bordeaux and its docks, the end of the Cadillac's journey.

Bordeaux, France

Central square of Bordeaux dominated by the Grand Théâtre, a neoclassical masterpiece by Victor Louis inaugurated in 1780.

The scene : 1 hr 47 minUnder police escort, Maréchal crosses the streets of Bordeaux in front of the Grand Théâtre.

Paris, France

Place of the 13th arrondissement of Paris, in the Maison-Blanche neighborhood.

The scene : 1 hr 47 minThis is where Marshal's journey ends: the Cadillac comes to rest in the window of a restaurant.

Versailles, France

Rue de Versailles running alongside the former royal stables, near the castle.

The scene : 1 hr 50 minThe shell of the Cadillac is towed in the final images of the film.

Paris, France

Arc de triomphe de l'Étoile, Place Charles-de-Gaulle, west of the Champs-Élysées. Completed in 1836, it was built by Guillaume Abel Blouet, Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin, Jean-Nicolas Huyot, and Louis-Robert Goust in the neoclassical style, and it is listed as a historical monument.

The scene : Parisian traffic swirls around the Arc de Triomphe, Place de l'Étoile, in the views of the capital.

Paris 8e, France

The largest square in Paris, located between the Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries, adorned with the Luxor Obelisk. Designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in 1772, it is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : Crossing the Place de la Concorde among the views of Paris.

Paris, France

Gothic cathedral located on the Île de la Cité in Paris, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, it is one of the most visited monuments in France. The architects Jean Ravy, Jehan de Chelles, Pierre de Chelles, Pierre de Montreuil, and Raymond du Temple oversaw its construction, which features elements of radiant Gothic and early Gothic art.

The scene : The cathedral is one of the Parisian monuments flown over at the beginning of the film.

Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower, a 330 m iron lady erected by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition, on the Champ-de-Mars. Designed by Stéphen Sauvestre, this lattice and observation tower is classified as a historic monument.

The scene : The Eiffel Tower appears in the wide shots of Paris.

Paris, France

Stone bridge inaugurated in 1814 connecting the Champ-de-Mars to the hill of Chaillot, aligned with the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Corneille Lamandé, this masonry arch bridge is a registered historical monument.

The scene : From the bridge, the camera captures the Seine, and a little further on, the Debilly footbridge.

Italy

The scene : The country road of Lazio, between Viterbo and Rome, serves as the backdrop for the chase scenes.

Nice, France

Historic film studios in Nice, founded in 1919.

The scene : The indoor scenes of the film were shot in a studio in Nice.