Le Guignolo

The action unfolds largely aboard a luxurious cruise ship for the jet set, a floating stage for schemes, disguises and flirtations. The plot shifts to Venice, with a hotel setting that anchors the con among glamorous deceptions. The settings satirize wealth and charm, using opulence as a backdrop for audacious fraud.

🎭 Deception

A suave con artist and his partner live by disguises, fake identities and fake diamonds. The film plays with appearances, as lovers, money and motives blur the line between truth and fraud. Each scheme hinges on misdirection, leaving victims puzzled and the audience guessing.

🕵️ Pursuit

A high-stakes chase unfolds from the airplane to the hotel in Venice, as authorities, oil magnates and rivals close in on the microfilm and counterfeit plans. The plot keeps changing hands, with the duo scrambling to outwit those who seek to expose them. The pursuit reveals how clever planning meets unpredictable luck.

🎬 Romance & Crime

Romance and fraud intertwine as the couple's alliance proves fickle; affection catalyzes risk-taking while greed drives the last-minute twists. The film stacks charm, danger and humor in equal measure, showing how desire can fuel both partnership and peril. Ultimately, love and deception compete for control of the story.