Le Cercle Rouge

When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.

Tagline

“No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Thriller

Director

Jean-Pierre Melville

Original Language

FR

What is Le Cercle Rouge about?

When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.

Who directed Le Cercle Rouge?

Le Cercle Rouge was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

When was Le Cercle Rouge released?

Le Cercle Rouge was released on October 19, 1970.

How long is Le Cercle Rouge?

Le Cercle Rouge has a runtime of 2h 20m.

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