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Le Doulos

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Le Doulos
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1hr 50min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1963
Director:
Jean-Pierre Melville
Distributor:
Criterion
Starring:
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Monique Hennessy  ...more
Synopsis: Confusion and wrong assumptions are the cause of tragedy in this stylish gangster noir by director Jean-Pierre Melville. Maurice (Serge Reggiani) and Silien (Jean-Paul Belmondo) are friends going way back, and both have had a shady past. Silien wants to leave his illegal activities behind him -- but would he actually be in league with the police, as an informer? That is what Maurice suspects after he kills a fence who is responsible for the murder of one of his friends and then takes some jewels ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
One of the meanings of the French "le doulos" is "hat," and hats convey an abundance of meaning in this spare, stark Jean-Pierre Melville excursion into film noir, Gallic style. For example, simply offering a hat to a hat-check girl gives Melville the opportunity to linger hesitantly on the object in question, just long enough to cause a slight discomfort. Melville is similarly in love with lights ... Full Review
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Silien
Serge Reggiani
Maurice Faugel
Monique Hennessy
Therese
Michel Piccoli
Nuttheccio
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