| The Big Chief | |
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| Directed by | Henri Verneuil |
| Written by | Jean Manse Henri Troyat Henri Verneuil |
| Based on | The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry |
| Produced by | Joseph Bercholz Henry Deutschmeister |
| Starring | Fernandel Gino Cervi Florence Blot |
| Cinematography | Roger Hubert |
| Edited by | Borys Lewin |
| Music by | Gérard Calvi |
Production companies | Franco London Films Les Films Gibé Zebra Films |
| Distributed by | Gaumont Distribution |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Countries | France Italy |
| Language | French |
The Big Chief (French: Le grand chef, Italian: Noi gangsters) is a 1959 French-Italian comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil and starring Fernandel, Gino Cervi and Florence Blot.[1] [2] It is based on the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Parisl The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Clavel. It is also known by the alternative title Gangster Boss. The two stars were known for their appearances together in the Don Camillo series of films. The story had previously been adapted for the 1952 American film O. Henry's Full House.