Movie Description
Le Cercle rouge
(1970)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jean-Pierre Melville
- Producer : Robert Dorfmann
- Writer : Jean-Pierre Melville
- Editor : Marie-Sophie Dubus,Jean-Pierre Melville
- Cast : Alain Delon,Bourvil,Gian Maria Volonté,Yves Montand,Paul Crauchet,Paul Amiot,Pierre Collet,André Ekyan,Jean-Pierre Posier,François Périer,Yves Arcanel,René Berthier,Jean-Marc Boris,Jean Champion,Yvan Chiffre,Anna Douking,Robert Favart,Roger Fradet,Édouard Francomme,Jean Franval,Jacques Galland,Jean-Pierre Janic,Pierre Lecomte,Jacques Léonard,Jacques Leroy,Jean Pignol,Robert Rondo,Jean-Pierre Castaldi,Stéphanie Fugain,Guy Henry
Cast
Corey
Commissioner François Mattei
Vogel
Jansen
The Receiver
Marchand, Inspector General of Police
Prison Guard
Rico
Mattei's Assistant
Santi
Committing Magistrate
Judiciary Police Director
Jean-Marc, Santi's Son
Level-crossing guard
Policeman
Corey's old girlfriend
Salesman at Mauboussin
Policeman
Billiard hall watchman
Hotel keeper
Train conductor
Paul, Rico's henchman
Deputy of the I.G.S.
Policeman
Policeman
Court registry clerk
Policeman
Santi's Doorman (uncredited)
Cigarette seller (uncredited)
Guardian (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLe Cercle rouge
Status Released
Release Information
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1970-10-19
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 20m
Production CompaniesEuro International Films,Les Films Corona,Selenia Cinematografica,Fono Roma,Comacico
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Thriller
