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Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954)

Directed by Jacques Becker

Crime | Film Noir | Drama

Overview

Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey—who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max’s dreams of the perfect retirement.

Rated NR | Length 95 minutes

Actors

Jean Gabin | René Dary | Lino Ventura | Paul Frankeur | Michel Jourdan | Paul Oettly | Jeanne Moreau | Dora Doll | Gaby Basset | Vittorio Sanipoli | Denise Clair | Jean Riveyre | Angelo Dessy | Delia Scala | Marilyn Buferd | Daniel Cauchy | Alain Bouvette | Charles Mahieu | Jean Daurand | Jean Clarieux | René Hell | Paul Barge | Charles Bayard | Pierre Moncorbier | Dominique Davray | Robert Le Fort

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Great, melancholic film noir. Felt grittier and more lived in than most of its contemporaries but still follows the basic rules of noir.

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