Le Cercle Rouge (1970)

No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .

Le Cercle Rouge (1970) poster

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:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

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

Trailer

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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.