poster

1954

NR (03/17/1954) (FR)

Crime, Thriller,

1h 35m

71

User Score

It Bristles With Violence!

Overview

Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey -- who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max's dreams of the perfect retirement.

1954

71

User Score

NR (03/17/1954) (FR)

Crime, Thriller,

1h 35m

It Bristles With Violence!

Overview

Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey -- who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max's dreams of the perfect retirement.

Cast

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

Max dit Max le Menteur

René Dary

René Dary

Henri Ducros dit Riton

Lino Ventura

Lino Ventura

Angelo Fraiser

Gaby Basset

Gaby Basset

Marinette

Denise Clair

Denise Clair

Madame Bouche

Jean Riveyre

Jean Riveyre

Le portier de l'hôtel Moderna

Delia Scala

Delia Scala

Hughette

Alain Bouvette

Alain Bouvette

Le chauffeur de taxi

Paul Barge

Paul Barge

Eugène

Charles Mahieu

Charles Mahieu

Bébert (uncredited)