The Red Circle
1970, Crime/Drama, 2h 20m
65 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Melville is at the top of his game, giving us his next-to-last entry into the world of deception, crime, and extreme suspense that made him a maestro of the French heist genre. Read critic reviews
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Jansen
Corey
Le Commissaire Mattei
Vogel
Le Receleur
Le chef de la police
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Audience Reviews for The Red Circle
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Apr 13, 2013No one could accuse Melville of not taking his time . . . the film is admittedly slow (it takes an hour just to get the main plot rolling) but its an effective way to tell the story because it makes the few moments of action feel unpredictable and its refreshing to see a movie constructed this way.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Dec 10, 2011A good French heist thriller from the 70's that's a slow-burn, but delivers in spades when it comes to tension and atmosphere. A daring jewelry theft is the highlight of the movie, and kept me on the edge of my seat.
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Nov 08, 2011Jean-Pierre Melville's masterpiece Le Cercle Rouge (The Red Circle) is a police procedural meets heist film that seems to be almost a playbook for all films like it that came afterwards. Whether it was a consious effort on other filmmaker's parts or developed along the lines by serendipity, the caper film was forever-influenced by the likes of people like Brian De Palma. To boot, there are masterful performances from both Alain Delon and Gian Maria, two men whose characters are brought together by circumstance but develop an unspoken friendship throughout the film that pays off beautifully in the end. Although the overall pace at times is a little lax, the film itself, in style, performance and execution, is a terrific piece of cinema.Tim S Super Reviewer
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Sep 20, 2011The jewelry store scene alone is worth the four stars.
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