Bob le Flambeur (1956)
Starring Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville
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.
Runtime: 103 min.
Rating: 7.4
DVD
Languages: English,French
Countries: France
Genres: Action,Crime,Drama
Keywords: paris, france,casino,robbery,horse race,montmartre,theft,gambler,ex-con,safecracker,pigalle paris,ex-boxer,deauville, france
Cast
Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
Anne
Paulo
Roger
Marc
Police Commissary Ledru
Jean, the Croupier
McKimmie, the Sponsor
Suzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
Yvonne
Inspector Morin
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)