France
1970
140 minutes
Color
1.85:1
French
218
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 Volonté |
| 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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