Le Trou(1960)
“Poor Gaspard...”
Overview
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.
Director
Jacques Becker
Studio
Filmsonor
Revenue
$33K
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
French
Rating
8.2 / 10
Box Office
$33K
Production Companies
Filmsonor • Play Art • Titanus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Le Trou?▼
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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.
Who directed Le Trou?▼
Le Trou was directed by Jacques Becker and released in 1960. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is Le Trou?▼
Le Trou has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Le Trou?▼
The cast of Le Trou includes 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 and more.
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