Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
Le Cercle Rouge is a 1970 French-language crime movie directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Alain Delon, Bourvil and Gian Maria Volonté.
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.
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What is Le Cercle Rouge about?
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.
When was Le Cercle Rouge released?
Le Cercle Rouge was released on 19 October 1970.
How long is Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge runs 2h 20m.
Who made Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Where can I watch Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
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Cast
- Alain Delon as Corey
- Bourvil as Commissioner François Mattei
- Gian Maria Volonté as Vogel
- Yves Montand as Jansen
- François Périer as Santi
- Paul Crauchet as The Receiver
- André Ekyan as Rico
- Paul Amiot as Marchand, Inspector General of Police
- Pierre Collet as Prison Guard
- Jean-Pierre Posier as Mattei's Assistant
- Yves Arcanel as Committing magistrate
- René Berthier as Judiciary Police Director
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