The swan song of French director Jacques Becker is one hell of a ride and one of the most authentic prison films based on the novel by José Giovanni, a former convict turned writer and director. The elaborate prison escape by four convicts is interrupted when they receive a dubious new cell mate who could jeopardize their operation. Becker as usual brings meticulous style without the usual cliches you see in prison films. A classic film that still thrills. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Le Trou
The swan song of French director Jacques Becker is one hell of a ride and one of the most authentic prison films based on the novel by José Giovanni, a former convict turned writer and director. The elaborate prison escape by four convicts is interrupted when they receive a dubious new cell mate who could jeopardize their operation. Becker as usual brings meticulous style without the usual cliches you see in prison films. A classic film that still thrills. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
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