Every Second Counts

Every Second Counts

Every Second Counts

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Every Second Counts

1956

1h 50m

6.3(3 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

After failing to carry out an urgent repair to the car of two German tourists, mechanic Robert has a crisis of conscience. Accidents loom at every turn of the wheel. Robert finally alerts the police, and the breathless pursuit of the Mercedes begins, turning into a thriller that ends to everyone's satisfaction.

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22 members

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Jean-Marc Thibault

Robert Simonet

Jean-Marc Thibault

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Barbara Laage

Simone Simonet

Barbara Laage

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Dominique Wilms

Ginette Garcet

Dominique Wilms

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Paul Frankeur

Lucien Simonet

Paul Frankeur

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Rosy Varte

Marie Simonet

Rosy Varte

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Michel André

Vicar

Michel André

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Georges Poujouly

Unknown Role

Georges Poujouly

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Guy Decomble

Unknown Role

Guy Decomble

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René Alone

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Louis Bugette

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Louis Bugette

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Solange Certain

Unknown Role

Solange Certain

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Jami Blanc

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Marie-Laurence

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François Marié

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Jean Martin

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Jacques Micaeli

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Paul Préboist

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Paul Préboist

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Jean-Paul Richez

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Susanne Cramer

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Joachim Mock

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Jacques Moulières

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Jacques Moulières

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Michel André

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Michel André

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