France / Italy,
1970, 140 min
(Alternative: 135 min)
Directed by:
Jean-Pierre MelvilleScreenplay:
Jean-Pierre MelvilleCinematography:
Henri DecaëComposer:
Éric DemarsanCast:
Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté, Yves Montand, Paul Crauchet, Paul Amiot, Pierre Collet, André Ekyan, Jean-Pierre Posier, François Périer (more)Plots(1)
Master thief Corey (Alain Delon) is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line of law-abiding freedom, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime, crossing paths with a notorious escapee (Gian Maria Volonté) and an alcoholic ex-cop (Yves Montand). As the unlikely trio plots a heist against impossible odds, their trail is pursued by a relentless inspector (André Bourvil), and fate begins to seal their destinies. (official distributor synopsis)
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