Bob le Flambeur
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning.He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru.However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full.
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Signature
- Drama · Tension · Craft
- Worldwide
- $41,010
Who's in it
Cast
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12 billed performers
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What It's About
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In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
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Why We Recommend It
Why It's Ranked
Bob le Flambeur appears in 1 Nutevio collection. Here is the argument behind each placement.
- Best Heist Movies Ranked #48
Placed at #48 by the Nutevio ranking model. An editor's written case is on the way.
The numbers
Box Office & Release
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- Worldwide gross
- $41,010
- Release date
- Aug 24, 1956
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English, French
- Country
- France
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