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Le Cercle Rouge (1970)

Original title: Le Cercle rouge

NR · 1970-10-19 · 2h 20m · FR
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No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .

When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.

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Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector, Writer

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Alain DelonAlain DelonCoreyBourvilBourvilCommissioner François MatteiGian Maria VolontéGian Maria VolontéVogelYves MontandYves MontandJansenPaul CrauchetPaul CrauchetThe ReceiverFrançois PérierFrançois PérierSantiAndré EkyanAndré EkyanRicoPaul AmiotPaul AmiotMarchand, Inspector General of PolicePierre ColletPierre ColletPrison GuardJean-Pierre PosierJean-Pierre PosierMattei's AssistantYves ArcanelYves ArcanelCommitting magistrateRené BerthierRené BerthierJudiciary Police Director

Keywords

GangPolicePrisonHeistEscapeCorruptionParis, franceMurdererThiefPimpJewelCustodyAristocratic

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · CrimeTheme affinityGang · Police · PrisonPacingLongDirector preference197404Actor preference244991 · 128935 · 352136Country preferenceFr

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Frequently asked questions about Le Cercle Rouge

What is Le Cercle Rouge about?

When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.

How long is Le Cercle Rouge?

Le Cercle Rouge has a runtime of 140 minutes.