
Le Doulos
dir. Jean-Pierre Melville
80
6 sourcesSynopsis
Enigmatic gangster Silien may or may not be responsible for informing on Faugel, who was just released from prison and is already involved in what should be a simple heist. By the end of this brutal, twisting, and multilayered policier, who will be left to trust?
Critics consensus
Striking cinematography and strong performances make Le Doulos a uniquely cool -- and thoroughly satisfying -- neo-noir.

Directed byJean-Pierre Melville
StarringJean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Jean Desailly, René Lefèvre, Marcel Cuvelier, Philippe March
Written byJean-Pierre Melville
CinematographyNicolas Hayer
EditingMonique Bonnot
MusicPaul Misraki
Le Doulos
1962 · NR · 1h 48m
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Enigmatic gangster Silien may or may not be responsible for informing on Faugel, who was just released from prison and is already involved in what should be a simple heist. By the end of this brutal, twisting, and multilayered policier, who will be left to trust?
Our Verdict
80
Critics Consensus
Striking cinematography and strong performances make Le Doulos a uniquely cool -- and thoroughly satisfying -- neo-noir.
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