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Le Trou
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Le Trou

1960-03-18 · 132 min · ★ 8.2

Drama · Thriller · Crime

Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.

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Directors
Jacques Becker
Production companies
Filmsonor, Play Art, Titanus
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 33,187

Top Cast

Michel ConstantinMichel ConstantinGeo Cassine
Jean KeraudyJean KeraudyRoland Darban
Philippe LeroyPhilippe LeroyManu Borelli
Raymond MeunierRaymond MeunierVossellin / Monseigneur
Marc MichelMarc MichelClaude Gaspard
Jean-Paul CoquelinJean-Paul CoquelinLe lieutenant Grinval
André BervilLe directeur de la prison
Eddy RasimiEddy RasimiBouboule
Philippe DumatPhilippe DumatUn gardien
Albert AugierAlbert AugierUn gardien
Jean BeckerJean BeckerUn gardien
Raymond BourUn gardien
Lucien CamiretLucien CamiretMaurice Gaillardbois - Le détenu qui refuse de s'alimenter
Durieu
Gérard HernandezGérard HernandezLe détenu à l'infirmerie
Jean LuisiJean LuisiUn détenu
Jean MinisiniLe plombier qui vient réparer la fuite
Paul PavelPaul PavelLe second plombier
Paul PréboistPaul PréboistUn gardien
Marcel RouzéMarcel RouzéUn gardien

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