Another film directed and adapted by the very same person: Jose Giovanni, as he already did for LA SCOUMOUNE, three years earlier. This movie starring Alain Delon is rather well made, with convincing performances, especially Annie Girardot as a supporting character. The underworld is of course shown in a way different as it is now. A lost atmosphere, with much nostalgia. I love this. I would point out that the Paul Meurisse and Marcel Bozzufi's characters are here the total opposite as they were in LE DEUXIEME Soufflé, also adapted from Giovanni and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. In this movie, the Melville's one, Meurisse was the cop and Bozziffi the Hood. Here, Bozzuffi is the cop and Meurisse the gangster.
A film that makes you think of the gypsies way of life and the behavior that the french government shows against this community. The way the authorities ostracize those people. It may be revolting.
A film that makes you think of the gypsies way of life and the behavior that the french government shows against this community. The way the authorities ostracize those people. It may be revolting.