this be a film that i remember fondly from the 70 . a great caper movie with several twist and turn . betrayal and counter betrayal and a conclusion that make you laugh out loud . usually a serious actor in political or psychological film jean louis t. try some light than air hey presto and prove that he can do comedy a well . i wish more people would know this film so that the satirical line merci and simca would be a household word to diffuse regis line be that your final answer . of the several theme the film explores and none be more relevant than the theme of the popularization of greed . a kidnapage be effectively carry out during a televised game show and whilst the parent be instruct to repeat the sponsor name and hence they repeat merci and simca and the name of the car they hope to win .