---
title: "The Small Timers"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-small-timers-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 114646
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Small Timers (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-small-timers-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Small Timers is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Comedy. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A petty crook crew gets a surprise boss when the inspector’s wife frees them."

### Why Watch
- witty crime caper
- fun ensemble dynamics
- humorous take on law enforcement

### Caveats & Content Note
- may feel predictable for seasoned genre fans
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents comedic criminal antics and is suitable for teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, heist, lighthearted, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Pouret

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mireille Darc** as *Annie Garmiche*
- **Aldo Maccione** as *Aldo Rimoldi, dit "La classe"*
- **Julien Guiomar** as *Jeannot Bidart, dit "La presse"*
- **Charles Gérard** as *Charlot, dit "L'Empereur"*
- **Georges Wilson** as *Commissaire Garmiche*
- **Geneviève Fontanel** as *Françoise de Saint-Géraud*
- **Gilbert François** as *Benoît*
- **Gérard Hernandez** as *Le directeur de la prison*
- **Marthe Villalonga** as *Albina, la directrice du cours de danse*
- **Fred Pasquali** as *M. Feuillard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is The Small Timers?
It is a comedy.

### Q: When was The Small Timers released?
The film was released in 1978.

### Q: How long does the movie run?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A small-time crook gang is accused by a stubborn police inspector, then freed by his wife, who becomes their boss and plans a big heist.

### Q: Is the film a serious crime drama?
No, it takes a humorous, lighthearted approach to the crime storyline.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Small Timers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/114646)
- [Small Timers (2011) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/486331-small-timers)

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