An interesting film noir that has all the elements one would expect of the gems of the 40s and 50s made in Hollywood: trench coat, hat, and gun.
Serge Reggiani is Maurice. Just released from prison, it is not long before he is set up by his supposed friend Silien (Jean-Paul Belmondo).
The cops are looking for who shot one of their own and who shot a fence. There is a lot of double crossing going on among the thieves.
The look and feel of the film is spectacular. The big cars, the scenes, the great music: it all works to make for an excellent noir experience.
The ending really surprises in a way I did not expect. Well, if I expected it, it wouldn't be a surprise would it? Just when everything gets tied together, it all comes undone again.
Damn, the music was perfect.
Serge Reggiani is Maurice. Just released from prison, it is not long before he is set up by his supposed friend Silien (Jean-Paul Belmondo).
The cops are looking for who shot one of their own and who shot a fence. There is a lot of double crossing going on among the thieves.
The look and feel of the film is spectacular. The big cars, the scenes, the great music: it all works to make for an excellent noir experience.
The ending really surprises in a way I did not expect. Well, if I expected it, it wouldn't be a surprise would it? Just when everything gets tied together, it all comes undone again.
Damn, the music was perfect.