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Bob le Flambeur
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Bob le Flambeur

1956-08-24 · 103 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Action · Crime

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.

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Directors
Jean-Pierre Melville
Production companies
Productions Cyme, Mondial, Play Art
Countries
France
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 41,010

Top Cast

Roger DuchesneRoger DuchesneRobert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
Isabelle CoreyAnne
Daniel CauchyDaniel CauchyPaulo
Gérard BuhrMarc
Guy DecombleGuy DecomblePolice Commissary Ledru
Claude CervalClaude CervalJean, the Croupier
Howard VernonHoward VernonMcKimmie, the Sponsor
Colette FleuryColette FleurySuzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
Simone ParisSimone ParisYvonne
René HavardRené HavardInspector Morin
André GaretRoger
Jean-Pierre MelvilleJean-Pierre MelvilleNarrator (voice) (uncredited)

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