Le Deuxième Souffle
1966 · 2h 24m · Action, Crime, Drama · France
A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in.
Directed by
Jean-Pierre MelvilleBased on the novel by
José Giovanni7.2Smart score
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armored van robberyballisticsbetrayalcop-killercriminal underworlddrive over cliffforced confessionfrench noirfrench policegangland killinggangstergun battlegun deathheistmarseille, franceparis, francepolice brutalitypolice corruptionprisonprison escaperival gangrobberysigned confessionsniper
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