Bob le Flambeur (1956)
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: August 24, 1956
Cast
- Roger Duchesne - Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
- Isabelle Corey - Anne
- Daniel Cauchy - Paulo
- Gérard Buhr - Marc
- Guy Decomble - Police Commissary Ledru
- Claude Cerval - Jean, the Croupier
- Howard Vernon - McKimmie, the Sponsor
- Colette Fleury - Suzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
- Simone Paris - Yvonne
- René Havard - Inspector Morin
Screenplay
Music: Jo Boyer, Eddie Barclay
Cinematography: Henri Decaë
Editing: Monique Bonnot
Production: Productions Cyme, Mondial, Play Art
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Box Office: $41,010
Original Language: fr
Themes
Heist and Caper Stories
Keywords
robbery, casino, paris, france, montmartre, horse race, theft, gambler, ex-con, safecracker, pigalle, paris, ex-boxer, deauville, france
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bob le Flambeur about?
- In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
- Who directed Bob le Flambeur?
- Bob le Flambeur was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
- Who stars in Bob le Flambeur?
- Bob le Flambeur stars Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Gérard Buhr, Guy Decomble, Claude Cerval.
- How long is Bob le Flambeur?
- Bob le Flambeur has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Bob le Flambeur?
- Bob le Flambeur is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- How much did Bob le Flambeur gross?
- Bob le Flambeur grossed $41,010 worldwide.
- Where was Bob le Flambeur produced?
- Bob le Flambeur was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Bob le Flambeur?
- The themes of Bob le Flambeur include: Heist and Caper Stories.