Le Trou (1960)
Poor Gaspard...
Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.
Director: Jacques Becker
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: March 18, 1960
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Michel Constantin - Geo Cassine
- Jean Keraudy - Roland Darban
- Philippe Leroy - Manu Borelli
- Raymond Meunier - Vossellin / Monseigneur
- Marc Michel - Claude Gaspard
- Jean-Paul Coquelin - Le lieutenant Grinval
- André Bervil - Le directeur de la prison
- Eddy Rasimi - Bouboule
- Philippe Dumat - Un gardien
- Albert Augier - Un gardien
Screenplay
- José Giovanni (Novel)
- Jacques Becker (Dialogue)
- José Giovanni (Screenplay)
- José Giovanni (Dialogue)
- Jean Aurel (Screenplay)
Music: Philippe Arthuys
Cinematography: Ghislain Cloquet
Editing: Marguerite Renoir, Geneviève Vaury
Production: Filmsonor, Play Art
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $33,187
Original Language: fr
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Void of Despair and No Escape, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt, Brutal Prison Drama
Keywords
prison, escape, black and white, urination, warden, manhole, toothbrush, tunnel, hourglass, neo-noir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Trou about?
- Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.
- Who directed Le Trou?
- Le Trou was directed by Jacques Becker.
- Who stars in Le Trou?
- Le Trou stars Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Philippe Leroy, Raymond Meunier, Marc Michel, Jean-Paul Coquelin.
- How long is Le Trou?
- Le Trou has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Le Trou?
- Le Trou is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Le Trou?
- Le Trou has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- How much did Le Trou gross?
- Le Trou grossed $33,187 worldwide.
- Where was Le Trou produced?
- Le Trou was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Le Trou?
- The themes of Le Trou include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Void of Despair and No Escape, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt, Brutal Prison Drama.