Le Trou (1960)
Le Trou is a 1960 French-language drama movie directed by Jacques Becker, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy and Philippe Leroy.
Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system, yet their escape is anything but assured.
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What is Le Trou about?
Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system, yet their escape is anything but assured.
When was Le Trou released?
Le Trou was released on 18 March 1960.
How long is Le Trou?
Le Trou runs 2h 12m.
Who made Le Trou?
Le Trou was directed by Jacques Becker.
Where can I watch Le Trou?
Le Trou is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Le Trou
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Michel Constantin as Geo Cassine
- Jean Keraudy as Roland Darban
- Philippe Leroy as Manu Borelli
- Raymond Meunier as Vossellin / Monseigneur
- Marc Michel as Claude Gaspard
- Jean-Paul Coquelin as Le lieutenant Grinval
- André Bervil as Le directeur de la prison
- Eddy Rasimi as Bouboule
- Philippe Dumat as Un gardien
- Albert Augier as Un gardien
- Jean Becker as Un gardien
- Raymond Bour as Un gardien
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