Carom Shots

Paul Martin is an ambitious employee at a travel agency that prioritizes profit and publicity over customer service. Driven by a desire for a lavish lifestyle and the need to cover his debts, Martin seeks a rapid ascent up the corporate ladder. When marrying the daughter of his boss proves insufficient for his goals, he plots to eliminate the company director to create a vacancy at the top. This scheme leads to a series of fatal accidents and a police investigation.

Directed by Marcel Bluwal, this 1963 French crime comedy stars Jean-Claude Brialy as Paul Martin and Louis de Funès as the agency director, Norbert Charolais. The cast also includes Michel Serrault as Commissioner Baudu, Sophie Daumier, Anne Tonietti, and Henri Virlogeux. The screenplay was written by Michel Audiard, and the film was produced by Jean Le Duc and Alain Poiré through Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont and Trianon Films.

The film has a runtime of 88 minutes and features a credited cast of 35 people. Audience reception is consistent across different platforms, with a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb based on 24 votes and a matching 6.1/10 on TMDB from 58 votes.