Quick Plot Summary: Released in 1965, Cloportes is a Comedy, Crime film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, written by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The narrative brings laughter through sharp writing and comedic timing, providing amusement while touching on deeper societal themes. It provides a scannable look at the movie's central conflict involving Lino Ventura as Alphonse Maréchal aka 'Le Malin'.