The Hole (1960)
Le trou (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 2h 11min
- Crime, Drama
- 14 Feb 1997 (USA)
- Movie
Distrust and uncertainty arise when four long-term inmates cautiously induct a new prisoner into their elaborate prison-break scheme.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Michel Constantin | ... |
Geo Cassine
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| Jean Keraudy | ... |
Roland Darbant
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| Philippe Leroy | ... |
Manu Borelli
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Raymond Meunier | ... |
Vossellin / Monseigneur
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| 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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Albert Augier | ... |
Un gardien (uncredited)
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| Jean Becker | ... |
Un gardien (uncredited)
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Georges Bielec | ... |
Figurant (uncredited)
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Raymond Bour | ... |
Un gardien (uncredited)
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Lucien Camiret | ... |
Maurice Gaillardbois - Le détenu qui refuse de s'alimenter (uncredited)
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| Philippe Dumat | ... |
Un gardien (uncredited)
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Durieu | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Gérard Hernandez | ... |
Le détenu à l'infirmerie (uncredited)
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Jean Luisi | ... |
Un détenu (uncredited)
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Jean Minisini | ... |
Le plombier qui vient réparer la fuite (uncredited)
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Paul Pavel | ... |
Le second plombier (uncredited)
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| Paul Préboist | ... |
Un gardien (uncredited)
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Marcel Rouzé | ... |
Un gardien (uncredited)
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| Catherine Spaak | ... |
Nicole (uncredited)
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| Dominique Zardi | ... |
Le détenu qui assiste le gardien à la fouille (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jacques Becker | ||
Written by
| José Giovanni | ... | (novel) |
| Jacques Becker | ... | (adaptation) and |
| José Giovanni | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Jean Aurel | ... | (adaptation) |
| Jacques Becker | ... | (dialogue) and |
| José Giovanni | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Georges Charlot | ... | executive producer |
| Goffredo Lombardo | ... | co-producer (uncredited) |
| Georges Lourau | ... | co-producer (uncredited) |
| Jean Mottet | ... | executive producer |
| Serge Silberman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philippe Arthuys | ||
Cinematography by
| Ghislain Cloquet | ||
Editing by
| Marguerite Renoir | ||
| Geneviève Vaury | ||
Production Design by
| Rino Mondellini | ||
Production Management
| Georges Charlot | ... | production manager |
| Paul Laffargue | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean Becker | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Paul Moreau | ... | assistant decorator |
| Jean Taillandier | ... | assistant decorator |
Sound Department
| Jean Bareille | ... | sound assistant |
| Pierre-Louis Calvet | ... | sound engineer (as Pierre Calvet) |
| Maurice Dagonneau | ... | sound assistant |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gilbert Chain | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean Chiabaut | ... | assistant camera |
| François Lauliac | ... | assistant camera |
| Henry Thibault | ... | still photographer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sophie Becker | ... | script supervisor (as Sophie Cloquet) |
Additional Crew
| Jacqueline Dudilleux | ... | administrator |
| Odette Laeupplée | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinédis (1960) (France) (theatrical)
- Bavaria-Filmverleih (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Gala Film Distributors (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Stjärnfilm (1960) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Titanus (1960) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Hafbo (1961) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1961) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Towa. (1962) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Consort-Orion Films (1964) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Jerand Film Distributors (1965) (United States) (theatrical)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Les Acacias (2017) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Rialto Pictures (2017) (United States) (theatrical) (reissue)
- Arthaus (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Arthaus (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Jacques Becker used mainly non-actors for purposes of authenticity. In fact, one of his choices was actually involved in the 1947 escape. See more » |
| Goofs | When Geo checks the corridor with the mirror and takes a break to say goodbye to his cellmates, he leaves the mirror in the hole. However, when he goes back to checking the corridor he has to stick the mirror back into the hole first. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in My Father Saved My Life (2001). See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Roland Darban: [stripped, facing the wall under guard] Poor Gaspard. See more » |