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Cast
| Cast overview: | |||
| Michel Constantin | ... | Geo Cassine | |
| Jean Keraudy | ... | Roland Darban | |
| Philippe Leroy | ... | Manu Borelli | |
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Raymond Meunier | ... | Vossellin / Monseigneur |
| Marc Michel | ... | Claude Gaspard (as Mark Michel) | |
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Jean-Paul Coquelin | ... | Le lieutenant Grinval (as J. Paul Coquelin) |
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André Bervil | ... | Le directeur de la prison |
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Eddy Rasimi | ... | Bouboule |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Just as four cell-mates are about to launch their elaborate escape from a tiny cell, a detainee from a cell-block under repair is transferred in. The four all face certain conviction and long sentences. Does the young new jail-mate have the same incentive and if so, can they trust him? Written by David Stevens
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Language:
FrenchRelease Date:
14 February 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$2,134, 7 July 2017, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$33,187, 14 September 2017Company Credits
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Runtime:
| (1984 restored)Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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self: [wiping grease off hands] Hello. My friend Jacques Becker recreated a true story in all its detail. My story. It took place in 1947 at the Sante prison.
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Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider. See more »Goofs
In the sewer when Roland Darban is sketching the prison plan, the dirt on the ground is totally flattened while it was a passageway and there should have been some footprints. See more »Quotes
[first lines]self: [wiping grease off hands] Hello. My friend Jacques Becker recreated a true story in all its detail. My story. It took place in 1947 at the Sante prison.
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I watched this masterpiece first time before 10 years and I was stunned. Now, I watched it before few days again and I am really surprised how this remarkable movie functions and become better and better. It is really ingenious portrait of human interaction and cooperation, great "prison-escape" drama that bring us unique way of telling story (in long shots) looking so realistic and powerful.
One of the best movies I've ever seen!
10/10