Le trou

Feb 14 1997 Not Rated 2h 11m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

Just as four cell-mates are about to launch their elaborate escape from a tiny cell, a detainee from a cell-block under repair is transferred in. The four all face certain conviction and long sentences. Does the young new jail-mate have the same incentive and if so, can they trust him?

Written by

José Giovanni, Jacques Becker, Jean Aurel

Directed by

Jacques Becker

Cast

André Bervil, Jean Keraudy, Michel Constantin

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy, France

Production Companies

Play Art, Filmsonor, Titanus

Languages

Français

Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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