Bob le Flambeur
dir. Jean-Pierre Melville
82
6 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Majorly stylish, Bob le Flambeur is a cool homage to American gangster films and the presage to French New Wave mode of seeing.
Directed byJean-Pierre Melville
StarringRoger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Gérard Buhr, Guy Decomble, Claude Cerval
Written byJean-Pierre Melville, Auguste Le Breton
CinematographyHenri Decaë
EditingMonique Bonnot
MusicEddie Barclay
Bob le Flambeur
1956 · PG · 1h 43m
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.
Our Verdict
82
Critics Consensus
Majorly stylish, Bob le Flambeur is a cool homage to American gangster films and the presage to French New Wave mode of seeing.
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