Bob le Flambeur(1956)
Overview
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.
Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
Studio
Productions Cyme
Revenue
$41K
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Box Office
$41K
Production Companies
Productions Cyme • Mondial • Play Art
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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.
Who directed Bob le Flambeur?▼
Bob le Flambeur was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and released in 1956. It is a drama, action, crime film.
How long is Bob le Flambeur?▼
Bob le Flambeur has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Bob le Flambeur?▼
The cast of Bob le Flambeur includes 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 and more.
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