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Movie Description Gabin, the quintessential tough-guy, and Moreau, resplendent as always, pair up for this heist film, one of the best of the French gangster films of the 1950s. In it, Gabin is an aging thief who has already pulled off what he thinks was his last big job, scoring enough gold to last him through his twilight years. Unfortunately, one of his partners' girlfriends has taken up with the boss of a rival gang and he quickly learns about the big score. Soon, Max's best friend is kidnapped and held for ransom. The blackmail scheme soon turns into a battle of wits between Max and the rival gang that includes a number of double-crosses and, inevitably, leads to tragic finish.
Film Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Monaural - French Additional Release Material: Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Interviews - 1. Lino Ventura - Star 2. Daniel Cauchy - Star 3. Jen Weiner - Composer Text/Photo Galleries: Essays By Critics Geofrey O'Brien And Phillip Kemp
Industry Reviews "[A] splendid film noir..." Entertainment Weekly - Edward Karam (01/28/2005)
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