Alain Delon, Andre Ekyan, Bourvil
Corey is an aristocratic thief who is released from prison the same day as the murderer he enlists to help him in the robbery of a wealthy mob boss.
DVD Release Date: October 28, 2003
Stats: 345 reviews
melville and delon come together again for a gripping tale of intrigue. one of melvilles best films, this story grabbed me from the first moment as we see the stories of two criminals side by side until a fateful moment when their paths collide in the red circle. the heist scen...( read more)
This movie makes the Fonz look like Peter Party. Nothing is cooler than a Melville/Delon pairing.
The more I watch of Melville, the more I realize how much influence his works have on modern crime and action films. From the gangster code his criminals and cops obey to their cool reserved mannerisms, one cannot imagine what the films of Woo, Rodriguez, Jarmusch, Mann, or Tara...( read more)
Another one of Jean Pierre Melville's masterpieces. Le Cercle Rouge is as stylish as ever a heist movie brooding with existential doom. The Jewellery heist seen is brilliant, lasting for almost 1/2 an hour with absolutly no dialogue spoken whatsoever.
Its a highly entertainin...( read more)
Released prisoner Corey (delon) teams up with an escaped convict and ex-cop in order to pull off a daring jewellery heist. Unfortunately hot on their heels is the highly experienced Mattei (Bourvil), a man determined to rein them in.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, this is a...( read more)
Mon troisième film de l'excellent Melville, qui commence à se glisser tranquillement dans mon palmarès de réalisateurs incontournables. De tous les cinéastes français que je connaisse, c'est probablement lui qui a le style le plus "américain". Ses films sont souvent un peu plus a...( read more)
A delicious introduction to Melville and his unique crime-thriller approach. And Delon, God Almighty...
Great Thriller. I never know what to expect from a Melville film, they're so unique in delivery. There are subtle aspects of this film that I love, mostly revolving around the side character of the ex-policeman sharpshooter.
Crime noir at its finest, with dark and grim cinematography and a story that will have you hanging onto the edge of your seat. This just proves that you really don't need that much of a dialouge to keep the story going and to keep the attention of your audience. Some of the best ...( read more)
If you ever wanted to know how to look good wearing a trenchcoat, lighting a cigarette, handling a revolver, drinking a whiskey or overpowering an armed guard, Jean-Pierre Melville's 1970 gangster dra... full review
There is one cool, understated scene after another. full review
A minor classic, mainly for reasons besides its crime story plot -- namely, the urbane fatalism of its cast and the overall mood of inevitability that hangs over every scene. full review
Le Cercle Rouge offers the kind of experience that makes you glad movies exist. full review
I'm aware it's a masterpiece but I've rated 4 stars because I hate the way it ends and its pessimistic point of view though I understand why it had to be like this.I know that's subjective but this is how I felt...Hey,I'm a woman,what can I say :-)...
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