Bob le flambeur
France • 1956 • 1h 43m
Director
#150Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJean-Pierre Melville
CinematographerHenri Decaë
ComposerEddie Barclay, Jo Boyer
EditorMonique Bonnot
ProducerSerge Silberman, Jean-Pierre Melville, Roger Vidal
Cast
Roger Duchesneas Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
Isabelle Coreyas Anne