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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.9/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 96% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 92/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.6/10769 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 85 | 100% |
Key crew
- Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector, Writer
- Éric DemarsanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alain DelonCorey
- BourvilCommissioner François Mattei
- Gian Maria VolontéVogel
- Yves MontandJansen
- Paul CrauchetThe Receiver
- Paul AmiotMarchand, Inspector General of Police
- Pierre ColletPrison Guard
- André EkyanRico
- Jean-Pierre PosierMattei's Assistant
- François PérierSanti
- Yves ArcanelCommitting Magistrate
- René BerthierJudiciary Police Director
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