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Rififi (1955)
Directed by Jules Dassin
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Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony’s absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved.
Length 118 minutes
Actors
Jean Servais | Carl Möhner | Robert Manuel | Janine Darcey | Pierre Grasset | Robert Hossein | Marcel Lupovici | Dominique Maurin | Magali Noël | Marie Sabouret | Claude Sylvain | Jules Dassin | Armandel | Alain Bouvette | Alice Garan | André Dalibert | Jacques David | Émile Genevois | Marcelle Hainia | Marcel Lesieur | Daniel Mendaille | Huguette Montréal | Lita Recio | Fernand Sardou | Jacques Besnard | Teddy Bilis | Marcel Rouzé | Roger Rudel
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2014 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
My second and last film for Day 3 of Noir City Chicago 6. One that’s been on my list of shame for a while or at least a big blindspot. Was really excited when Rififi was announced for Noir City on day I knew I could attend. Really great to see on the big screen in 35mm.
Easy to see why this film is so heralded; the entire heist sequence with virtually no sound or dialogue is outstanding. I like how we become so invested in these characters despite the fact they are criminals. I was wondering how it would play out because the crooks never win, right. Of course by the end crime doesn’t pay. I love that story takes a different approach rather than the crack police unit or detectives resolving the case.
Damn fine film and really glad to experience it this way.
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