

Le Trou
1960-03-18 · 132 min · ★ 8.2
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 ConstantinGeo Cassine
Jean KeraudyRoland Darban
Philippe LeroyManu Borelli
Raymond MeunierVossellin / Monseigneur
Marc MichelClaude Gaspard
Jean-Paul CoquelinLe lieutenant Grinval
Eddy RasimiBouboule
Philippe DumatUn gardien
Albert AugierUn gardien
Jean BeckerUn gardien
Lucien CamiretMaurice Gaillardbois - Le détenu qui refuse de s'alimenter
Gérard HernandezLe détenu à l'infirmerie
Jean LuisiUn détenu
Paul PavelLe second plombier
Paul PréboistUn gardien
Marcel RouzéUn gardienTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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