Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .
When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: October 19, 1970
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Alain Delon - Corey
- Bourvil - Commissioner François Mattei
- Gian Maria Volonté - Vogel
- Yves Montand - Jansen
- François Périer - Santi
- Paul Crauchet - The Receiver
- André Ekyan - Rico
- Paul Amiot - Marchand, Inspector General of Police
- Pierre Collet - Prison Guard
- Jean-Pierre Posier - Mattei's Assistant
Screenplay
Music: Éric Demarsan
Cinematography: Henri Decaë
Editing: Jean-Pierre Melville, Marie-Sophie Dubus
Production: Euro International Films, Les Films Corona, Selenia Cinematografica
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Heist Escape Plan and Action, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Prison Break and Manhunt, Gripping Violent Crime, Merciless and Violent Heists
Keywords
prison, corruption, paris, france, escape, police, pimp, ex-cop, heist, thief, gang, murderer, criminal, convict, sharpshooter, alcoholic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Cercle Rouge about?
- When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
- Who directed Le Cercle Rouge?
- Le Cercle Rouge was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
- Who stars in Le Cercle Rouge?
- Le Cercle Rouge stars Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté, Yves Montand, François Périer, Paul Crauchet.
- How long is Le Cercle Rouge?
- Le Cercle Rouge has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Le Cercle Rouge?
- Le Cercle Rouge is a Crime, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Le Cercle Rouge?
- Le Cercle Rouge has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was Le Cercle Rouge produced?
- Le Cercle Rouge was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Le Cercle Rouge?
- The themes of Le Cercle Rouge include: Heist Escape Plan and Action, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Prison Break and Manhunt, Gripping Violent Crime, Merciless and Violent Heists.