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1962 · 108 min · NR

Le Doulos

Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Le Doulos (1962) is a Drama film, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville set in Paris during the 1960s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated NR.

A film noir and heist, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of betrayal and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Paul Misraki
Cinematography
Nicolas Hayer
Cast
Jean-Paul BelmondoSerge ReggianiJean DesaillyRené LefèvreMarcel CuvelierPhilippe MarchFabienne DaliMonique Hennessy

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Film NoirHeist
Themes
BetrayalFriendship
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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