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 : Jean-Pierre Melville,Marie-Sophie Dubus
- Cast : Alain Delon,Bourvil,Gian Maria Volonté,Yves Montand,François Périer,Paul Crauchet,André Ekyan,Paul Amiot,Pierre Collet,Jean-Pierre Posier,Yves Arcanel,René Berthier,Anna Douking,Jean-Marc Boris,Robert Favart,Jean Franval,Jean Champion,Yvan Chiffre,Roger Fradet,Jean-Pierre Janic,Édouard Francomme,Jacques Galland,Jacques Léonard,Jacques Leroy,Jean Pignol,Robert Rondo,Stéphanie Fugain,Guy Henry
Cast
Corey
Commissioner François Mattei
Vogel
Jansen
Santi
The Receiver
Rico
Marchand, Inspector General of Police
Prison Guard
Mattei's Assistant
Committing magistrate
Judiciary Police Director
Corey's old girlfriend
Jean-Marc, Santi's Son
Salesman at Mauboussin
Hotel keeper
Level-crossing guard
Policeman
Policeman
Paul, Rico's henchman
Billiard hall watchman
Train conductor
Policeman
Policeman
Court registry clerk
Policeman
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
Genres
- Crime
- Thriller
