Le Cercle Rouge
By October 27, 2003
With his 1970 gangster epic, Le Cercle Rouge, Jean-Pierre Melville finally landed his white whale. The French maverick who changed his last name from Grumbach out of admiration Read more »
SYNOPSIS: Master thief Corey (Alain Delon) is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line of law-abiding freedom, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime, crossing those of a notorious escapee (Gian Maria Volonté) and alcoholic ex-cop (Yves Montand). As the unlikely trio plots a heist against impossible odds, their trail is pursued by a relentless inspector (Bourvil), and fate seals their destinies. Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le cercle rouge combines honorable anti-heroes, coolly atmospheric cinematography, and breathtaking set pieces to create a masterpiece of crime cinema.
| Corey | Alain Delon |
| Captain Mattei | André Bourvil |
| Vogel | Gian Maria Volontè |
| Jansen | Yves Montand |
| The fence | Paul Crauchet |
| Chief of Internal Affairs | Paul Amiot |
| Prison guard | Pierre Collet |
| Rico | André Ekyan |
| Mattei's assistant | Jean-Pierre Posier |
| Santi | François Périer |
| Director | Jean-Pierre Melville |
| Producer | Robert Dorfmann |
| Sound | Jean Nény |
| Sets | Théo Meurisse |
| Cinematography | Henri Decaë |
| Music | Eric Demarsan |
| Editing | Marie-Sophie Dubus |
| Cameraman | Charles-Henri Montel |
| Costumes | Colette Baudot |
| Assistant director | Bernard Stora |
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By October 27, 2003
With his 1970 gangster epic, Le Cercle Rouge, Jean-Pierre Melville finally landed his white whale. The French maverick who changed his last name from Grumbach out of admiration Read more »
October 27, 2003
After L’armée des ombres (Army of Shadows), Melville and I stayed in touch, either by phone or visits to his home on the rue Jenner to Read more »