Movie Information
Overall Rank: 984
Average Rating: 3.1/4
# of Ratings: 35
Theatrical Release Date: 10/20/1970
Language: French
Genre: Crime, Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Actors: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volontè, Yves Montand, Paul Crauchet, Paul Amiot
Plot: An aristocratic just-paroled thief, an escaped murderer and an alcoholic ex-police sharpshooter form an unlikely trio bent on pulling off a daring jewel heist. Standing in their way is a vengeful mob boss, a persistent police superintendent. In this world, no on is innocent. -- Chris Kavan
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3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/30/2024
One of many high points in the distinguished history of French cinema, "Le Cercle Rouge" is both a testament to the New Wave's contributions to the crime genre and a bold step towards new places it would go in the 1970s.
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3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 03/09/2013
This is a heist story told without frills. Melville creates an intriguing cast of characters with differing goals and motives, but roots his characters in reality. We can believe that these characters can come together to pull off this heist (which they do, with brutal efficiency) and we don't need Hollywood special effects or flashy backstories to get drawn into their web of deception and plotting. The film's masterful heist scene is famous for its economy of dialogue and straightforward attention to detail, but, really, the whole film offers in a very observational manner - as if we are given a brief glimpse into these characters' lives.
Rating of
3.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/26/2012
This is a magnificent crime/drama where the characters are just as important as the story itself. The pace is a bit slow, but you are awarded with outstanding cinematography, wonderful acting and unforgettable story. I wasn't sure what to expect, as crime is not my usual pick for movies, but I highly recommend this.
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