A royal playboy detective hunts down millions in stolen cash—and opium—across Paris and Spain.
THE VISCOUNT
Clint de la Roche is an insurance detective of royal decent. This regal playboy, known around the world for his ruthless gun totting methods in sorting out insurance problems, is investigating a bank robbery, covering the actions of two notorious gangs involved in drug trafficking.
The Viscount is a 1967 crime drama directed by Maurice Cloche about Clint de la Roche, a playboy insurance detective who investigates a multi-million dollar bank robbery entwined with a deadly opium heist and international intrigue.
Synopsis
The Viscount visits her roommate, Lili, and confirms his suspicions that the man responsible for the robbery is Tania's lover, international thief Marco Demoigne. Eventually, Barone contacts the Viscount in an attempt to recover the opium. With the cooperation of the American and French narcotics bureaus, the Viscount arranges a meeting between the rival gangs of Barone and Marco. The encounter explodes into violence as the two leaders attempt to double-cross each other, and all the gangsters are either gunned down or arrested. The Viscount collects his reward money and resumes his vacation--this time with Lili.
Why Cult
Clint de la Roche isn't your average gumshoe—he's a nobleman with a global reputation for his ruthless approach to insurance cases.
The investigation hops from Spain to Paris, entangling European jet-setters and American gangsters in a $2 million robbery with a stash of opium.
A murdered stripteaser and her enigmatic roommate draw the Viscount into a web of romance, betrayal, and high-stakes theft.
Forget spreadsheets—this insurance man sorts out claims with a pistol and a pedigree, facing off against two notorious gangs.
Questions from the Vault
What is The Viscount about? +
The Viscount follows playboy insurance detective Clint de la Roche as he investigates a $2 million Parisian bank robbery and a missing cache of opium linked to crime syndicates and a murdered stripteaser.
When was The Viscount released? +
The Viscount was released in 1967.
Who directed The Viscount? +
The Viscount was directed by Maurice Cloche.
How long is The Viscount? +
The Viscount has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is The Viscount? +
The Viscount is a crime drama.
Where can I watch The Viscount? +
The Viscount is available to watch on SassyFlix.