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Le Doulos
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville
1962•1h 48m•NR•★ 7.7
Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Thriller
Synopsis
A burglar fresh out of prison plans an ambitious safe heist at a suburban villa, relying on an old associate who may or may not be an undercover police informant ('doulos'). Jean-Pierre Melville's icy, trench-coated noir masterpiece of labyrinthine loyalty and betrayal starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Serge Reggiani.
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Jean-Pierre Melville
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CanonContemplative
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MovementNocturnal
Film Noir
Stories where morality is uncertain and every decision carries a cost.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJean-Pierre Melville
WriterJean-Pierre Melville
CinematographyNicolas Hayer
MusicPaul Misraki
Principal Cast
Jean-Paul BelmondoSilien
Serge ReggianiMaurice Faugel
Jean DesaillySuperintendant Clain
René LefèvreGilbert Varnove
Marcel CuvelierPolice inspector
Philippe MarchJean
Fabienne DaliFabienne
Monique HennessyThérèse
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 48m (108 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorJean-Pierre Melville
LanguagesFrench
CountryFR, IT
StudioRome Paris Films • C.C. Champion
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