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Le pactole (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1985, Le pactole is a crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Yves Beaulieu lives with his wife Anne, his daughter Stephanie and his mother-in-law. Tired of his dangerous, thankless, underpaid and unrecognized job as a deminer, Yves decides to try his luck and carries out a robbery in the nearby supermarket. Hunted by Inspector Rousselet (Patrick Sébastien), he is subjected to a mysterious blackmail and tries to escape justice to profit from the fruits of his crime.

Who’s in it. Le pactole stars Richard Bohringer as Yves Beaulieu, Marie Laforêt as Greta Rousselet, Bernadette Lafont as La belle-mère and Pauline Lafont as Anne Beaulieu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Le pactole has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le pactole page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le pactole tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Le pactole (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le pactole change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Le pactole worth watching?
Le pactole holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Le pactole?
Le pactole stars Richard Bohringer, Marie Laforêt, Bernadette Lafont, Pauline Lafont and Roland Blanche.
When was Le pactole released?
Le pactole was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.