Le Deuxième Souffle (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1966, Le Deuxième Souffle is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in.
Who’s in it. Le Deuxième Souffle stars Lino Ventura as Gustave 'Gu' Minda, Paul Meurisse as Commissaire Blot, Christine Fabréga as Simone, dite "Manouche" and Michel Constantin as Alban, protecteur de Manouche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Le Deuxième Souffle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Deuxième Souffle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Deuxième Souffle 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 Le Deuxième Souffle (1966)?
- In US, Le Deuxième Souffle is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Deuxième Souffle worth watching?
- Le Deuxième Souffle holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Deuxième Souffle?
- Le Deuxième Souffle stars Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Christine Fabréga, Michel Constantin and Raymond Pellegrin.
- When was Le Deuxième Souffle released?
- Le Deuxième Souffle was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.