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Film / 1956
Bob le Flambeur
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 …
The story
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.
Cast
Roger DuchesneRobert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
Isabelle CoreyAnne
Daniel CauchyPaulo
Gérard BuhrMarc
Guy DecomblePolice Commissary Ledru
Claude CervalJean, the Croupier
Howard VernonMcKimmie, the Sponsor
Colette FleurySuzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
Simone ParisYvonne
René HavardInspector Morin
André GaretRoger
Jean-Pierre MelvilleNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
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