Le Cercle Rouge(1970)
“No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .”
Overview
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.
Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
Studio
Euro International Films
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
French
Rating
7.6 / 10
Production Companies
Euro International Films • Les Films Corona • Selenia Cinematografica
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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.
Who directed Le Cercle Rouge?▼
Le Cercle Rouge was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and released in 1970. It is a crime, thriller film.
How long is Le Cercle Rouge?▼
Le Cercle Rouge has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Le Cercle Rouge?▼
The cast of Le Cercle Rouge includes Alain Delon as Corey, Bourvil as Commissioner François Mattei, Gian Maria Volonté as Vogel, Yves Montand as Jansen, François Périer as Santi and more.
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