Ultimate Heist (2009)
"Le premier cercle" (original title)

The Malakian clan, a family of ruthless gangsters, controls the underworld of Southern France. At its head, the violent godfather Milo Malakian rules his world with an iron fist. His son ... See full summary »

Director:

Laurent Tuel

Writers:

Laurent Tuel (original idea), Laurent Tuel (scenario),

Stars:

Jean Reno, Gaspard Ulliel, Vahina Giocante

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Reno	...	Milo Malakian
Gaspard Ulliel	...	Anton Malakian
Vahina Giocante	...	Elodie
Sami Bouajila	...	L'inspecteur Saunier
Isaac Sharry	...	Rudy
Alberto Gimignani	...	Emilio
Eric Challier	...	Missak
Julian Negulesco	...	Daniel
Franco Trevisi	...	Frank
Albert Goldberg	...	Bedik
Mirza Halilovic	...	Levin
Vladimir Milivojevic	...	Aram
Nicolas Bridet	...	Mirelli
Tony Gaultier	...	Coutard
Jean-Paul Zehnacker	...	Cazes

Storyline

The Malakian clan, a family of ruthless gangsters, controls the underworld of Southern France. At its head, the violent godfather Milo Malakian rules his world with an iron fist. His son and heir, Anton, dreams of breaking free and making his own choices. But the gang's inner circle is engraved in blood. To escape, not only does Anton have to counter his own destiny, but also the man who has sworn to bring his father down.

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Plot Keywords:

southern france | france | gangster | planning | caper | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brief violence and sexuality

Details

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French Armenian

Release Date:

4 March 2009 (France)

Also Known As:

Inner Circle

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alter Films, Thelma Films, TF1 Films Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 95 min (European Film Market)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Sequent C"
Performed by Tangerine Dream
Courtesy of Virgin Records
Written by Peter Baumann
Published by EMI

User Reviews

For me all this is over. I'll leave you with your ghosts.

I love Jean Reno (Leon: The Professional, Godzilla, Ronin, The Crimson Rivers). That may color my impression of the film as a whole. He plays an Armenian mafia head in France. He is cool, tough, and everything I have always loved about his acting.

Gaspar Ulliel (A Very Long Engagement) plays his son, Anton. Anton wants out of the mob and wants to live a normal life with his love Elodie, played by Vahina Giocante (Lila Says).

Sami Bouajila (Days of Glory, The Siege) is Saunier, the police inspector trying to catch the gang as they plan one last heist that will set them up for life.

Director Laurent Tuel did not waste a second in this dark film. It was captivating from beginning to end, even if it turned out as expected. The soundtrack was excellent. It was worth watching just to hear it.