Le Trou (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1960, Le Trou is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Jacques Becker, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system -- yet their escape is anything but assured.
Who’s in it. Le Trou stars Michel Constantin as Geo Cassine, Jean Keraudy as Roland Darban, Philippe Leroy as Manu Borelli and Raymond Meunier as Vossellin / Monseigneur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Le Trou sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $33.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Trou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Trou tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Trou (1960)?
- In US, Le Trou is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Trou worth watching?
- Le Trou holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Trou?
- Le Trou stars Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Philippe Leroy, Raymond Meunier and Marc Michel.
- When was Le Trou released?
- Le Trou was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.