Bob le Flambeur (1956)
Bob le Flambeur is a 1956 French-language drama movie directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey and Daniel Cauchy.
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
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What is Bob le Flambeur about?
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
When was Bob le Flambeur released?
Bob le Flambeur was released on 24 August 1956.
How long is Bob le Flambeur?
Bob le Flambeur runs 1h 43m.
Who made Bob le Flambeur?
Bob le Flambeur was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Where can I watch Bob le Flambeur?
Bob le Flambeur is available on Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Bob le Flambeur
Watch free: Kanopy
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Cast
- Roger Duchesne as Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
- Isabelle Corey as Anne
- Daniel Cauchy as Paulo
- Gérard Buhr as Marc
- Guy Decomble as Police Commissary Ledru
- Claude Cerval as Jean, the Croupier
- Howard Vernon as McKimmie, the Sponsor
- Colette Fleury as Suzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
- Simone Paris as Yvonne
- René Havard as Inspector Morin
- André Garet as Roger
- Jean-Pierre Melville as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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