One review on 15 Jul 2017

1970

Le Cercle Rouge

Director : Jean-Pierre Melville 

synopsis extract: Jewel thief (Delon) released from prison is given details of a possible complex heist by a guard. ...

Cast:

  • Bourvil 
  • Alain Delon 
  • Gian Maria Volontè 

Film Category
The 1970s
First Seen: Sat 15th Jul 2017
Catalogued: 22nd Dec 2024

Synopsis

Jewel thief (Delon) released from prison is given details of a possible complex heist by a guard. After stealing money from his former boss he goes on the run and crosses paths with a small-time gangster who has escaped from custody. His ex-boss's men catch them, they escape but loose the money so decide to do the heist. They recruit a corrupt ex police marksman who is essential to the success. The robbery is executed perfectly but in the aftermath the police catch up with them by using the ex-boss.

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by Roger on Sat 15th Jul 2017 DVD proj @ home

Review of "Le Cercle Rouge"

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Classic french cops and robbers in american film noir/gangster style. Very good. Initially I was confused by the similarity in appearance of Alain Delon (the jewel thief) and Gian Maria Volonte (the gangster)
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