Le doulos (1963)
Country: FR
Technical: bw 109m
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Jean Desailly, Fabienne Dali, Michel Piccoli
Synopsis:
A released convict plans a new heist and clues a known police informant in on his project. The latter is picked up by the police, but will he squeal, or is his loyalty stronger?
Review:
A fabulous cast and reverential black and white cinematography distinguish this underworld drama of its director's favoured variety, with Belmondo clearly referencing Humphrey Bogart and a preoccupation with headgear that would take centre stage again in Le Samourai. (The title alludes both to the hat and, in underworld argot, a police informer, or 'rat'.)
Country: FR
Technical: bw 109m
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Jean Desailly, Fabienne Dali, Michel Piccoli
Synopsis:
A released convict plans a new heist and clues a known police informant in on his project. The latter is picked up by the police, but will he squeal, or is his loyalty stronger?
Review:
A fabulous cast and reverential black and white cinematography distinguish this underworld drama of its director's favoured variety, with Belmondo clearly referencing Humphrey Bogart and a preoccupation with headgear that would take centre stage again in Le Samourai. (The title alludes both to the hat and, in underworld argot, a police informer, or 'rat'.)
Country: FR
Technical: bw 109m
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Jean Desailly, Fabienne Dali, Michel Piccoli
Synopsis:
A released convict plans a new heist and clues a known police informant in on his project. The latter is picked up by the police, but will he squeal, or is his loyalty stronger?
Review:
A fabulous cast and reverential black and white cinematography distinguish this underworld drama of its director's favoured variety, with Belmondo clearly referencing Humphrey Bogart and a preoccupation with headgear that would take centre stage again in Le Samourai. (The title alludes both to the hat and, in underworld argot, a police informer, or 'rat'.)