Max and the Junkmen (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1971, Max and the Junkmen is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Max is a Paris detective, aloof, independently wealthy, and frustrated by gangs of robbers whom he cannot catch. To re-establish his stature and save face, he decides to inveigle a group of petty thieves (led by an old acquaintance) to rob a bank. A reluctant captain provides Max intelligence and Max starts spending evenings with Lilly, a prostitute who's the girlfriend of the group's leader. He poses as a rich banker with money to burn and encourages Lilly to think about her future. He hints at a payroll that comes through his bank. The plot works, the petty thieves think they're ready for a big score, and the cops are in place. What could go wrong with Max's cold plan? Who's entrapped?
Who’s in it. Max and the Junkmen stars Michel Piccoli as Max, Romy Schneider as Julia Anna 'Lily' Ackermann, François Périer as Rosinsky and Georges Wilson as Le Commissaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Max and the Junkmen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max and the Junkmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Max and the Junkmen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Max and the Junkmen (1971)?
- In CA, Max and the Junkmen is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Max and the Junkmen worth watching?
- Max and the Junkmen holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Max and the Junkmen?
- Max and the Junkmen stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, François Périer, Georges Wilson and Bernard Fresson.
- When was Max and the Junkmen released?
- Max and the Junkmen was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.