Jack of Spades (1960)

Jack of Spades (1960) poster

After an adventurous life, Patrick has settled in the Camargue and bought a manade where he raises bulls, while the "riziers" gradually invade and transform the land. On the very day the bulls are being branded, Patrick sees Robert, a long-lost comrade just out of prison. He takes him in and asks for nothing, despite the general hostility. In fact, Robert begins by poaching young Paco, son of the gardian-chef, by offering to rob a bank; then he covets his friend's almost-fiancée, Zeffa; finally, he organizes a devastating expedition against the rice farmers, in short, he behaves like a real "dog in a poke", sowing discord and brawl everywhere.

Director: Yves Allégret
Runtime: 90 min
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Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Michel Kelber
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Yves Allégret

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack of Spades about?
After an adventurous life, Patrick has settled in the Camargue and bought a manade where he raises bulls, while the "riziers" gradually invade and transform the land. On the very day the bulls are being branded, Patrick sees Robert, a long-lost comrade just out of prison. He takes him in and asks for nothing, despite the general hostility. In fact, Robert begins by poaching young Paco, son of the gardian-chef, by offering to rob a bank; then he covets his friend's almost-fiancée, Zeffa; finally, he organizes a devastating expedition against the rice farmers, in short, he behaves like a real "dog in a poke", sowing discord and brawl everywhere.
Who directed Jack of Spades?
Jack of Spades was directed by Yves Allégret.
Who stars in Jack of Spades?
Jack of Spades stars Eddie Constantine, Raymond Pellegrin, Marie Versini, Georges Douking, Henri Cogan, Pierre Clémenti.
How long is Jack of Spades?
Jack of Spades has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).