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Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
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When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
Cast
Alain Delonas Corey
Bourvilas Commissioner François Mattei
Gian Maria Volontéas Vogel
Yves Montandas Jansen
François Périeras Santi
Paul Crauchetas The Receiver
André Ekyanas Rico
Paul Amiotas Marchand, Inspector General of Police
Pierre Colletas Prison Guard
Jean-Pierre Posieras Mattei's Assistant
Yves Arcanelas Committing Magistrate
René Berthieras Judiciary Police Director
Anna Doukingas Corey's old girlfriend
Jean-Marc Borisas Jean-Marc, Santi's Son
Facts
| Release date | October 19, 1970 |
| Runtime | 140 min (2h 20m) — longer as the 1970 average of 116 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Original title | Le Cercle rouge |
| Language | FR |
| IMDb | tt0065531 |
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Questions
How long is Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is Le Cercle Rouge worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 755 votes, which places it #2 of 17 films released in 1970 in this index (top 94%) and #177 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Army of Shadows (1969), Le Samouraï (1967).
Who stars in Le Cercle Rouge?
Alain Delon as Corey; Bourvil as Commissioner François Mattei; Gian Maria Volonté as Vogel; Yves Montand as Jansen; François Périer as Santi; Paul Crauchet as The Receiver.
What is Le Cercle Rouge rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Le Cercle Rouge?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/73868.