Un Flic (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 6.6

Un Flic poster

Released in 1972, Un Flic is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A Parisian police chief has an affair, but unbeknownst to him, the boyfriend of the woman he’s having an affair with is a bank robber planning a heist.

Who’s in it. Un Flic stars Alain Delon as Commissioner Édouard Coleman, Richard Crenna as Simon, Catherine Deneuve as Cathy and Riccardo Cucciolla as Paul Weber, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Un Flic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Un Flic page.

If you liked it. Fans of Un Flic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Un Flic (1972)?
In US, Un Flic is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Un Flic worth watching?
Un Flic holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Un Flic?
Un Flic stars Alain Delon, Richard Crenna, Catherine Deneuve, Riccardo Cucciolla and Paul Crauchet.
When was Un Flic released?
Un Flic was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.