Bob le flambeur

Aug 24 1956 PG 1h 38m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

Bob, an old gangster and gambler is almost broke, so he decides in spite of the warnings of a friend, a high official from the police, to rob a gambling casino in Deauville. Everything is planned exactly, but the police is informed about the planned coup. Meanwhile in the Casino Bob starts to gamble.

Written by

Jean-Pierre Melville, Auguste Le Breton

Directed by

Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast

Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Productions Cyme, Play Art, Mondial

Languages

English, Français

Awards

N/A

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Average Rating
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