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1955 · 118 min · NR

Rififi

Directed by Jules Dassin · Crime, Thriller, Drama

Rififi (1955) is a Crime film, directed by Jules Dassin set in Paris during the 1950s.

A heist and organized crime, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Georges Auric
Cinematography
Philippe Agostini
Cast
Jean ServaisCarl MöhnerRobert ManuelJanine DarceyPierre GrassetRobert HosseinMarcel LupoviciDominique Maurin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
HeistOrganized Crime
Themes
Betrayal
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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