A man, just out of jail, returns to his home town. Little prepares for what he finds: everything has changed. Thierry Berger was involved in a bank heist that netted one hundred and sixty million franks, which were never recovered. During the bandits escape, his partner, who turns out to be a young woman, dies. Thierry paid his debt to society with a prison term of fifteen years.
A policeman, Mayene, hot in pursuit of Thierry arrives in town. He is convinced he will catch Thierry, and ultimately, the money. Thierry finds an ally in the librarian, Francine. With her help, he tries to get to the hiding place. Mayene is assisted by a sadistic cop, who can terrorize small and innocent girls.
A sadly dated film by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The main idea has been told, time and again. The slow execution does not help with the action. The implausible story of a provincial bank robbed of the huge amount of money does not help in making the story credible. The bland presence of Alain Souchon does not work. Jean-Louis Trintignant, one of the best French actors of all times, does not have anything to do in the film. Lambert Wilson, as the sadistic cop fares better.
A policeman, Mayene, hot in pursuit of Thierry arrives in town. He is convinced he will catch Thierry, and ultimately, the money. Thierry finds an ally in the librarian, Francine. With her help, he tries to get to the hiding place. Mayene is assisted by a sadistic cop, who can terrorize small and innocent girls.
A sadly dated film by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The main idea has been told, time and again. The slow execution does not help with the action. The implausible story of a provincial bank robbed of the huge amount of money does not help in making the story credible. The bland presence of Alain Souchon does not work. Jean-Louis Trintignant, one of the best French actors of all times, does not have anything to do in the film. Lambert Wilson, as the sadistic cop fares better.