The last masterpiece by French master Jacques Becker whose meticulous films are remarkable for their richness in texture with class and style in every aspect of it. The always elegant and dashing Jean Gabin stars an aging gangster who wants to retire after a successful heist when his friend and partner is kidnapped for ransom. While this film is set again in the world of gangsters like Becker's "Casque d'Or", he manages again to take it to another level beyond the basic plot. In "Casque d'Or" the sweeping love story was the core of the film, here it's the true friendship that stands out. The film marks the debut of Lino Ventura in a star making performance and a young Jeanne Moreau in one of her major roles before her iconic performances in New Wave classics. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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The last masterpiece by French master Jacques Becker whose meticulous films are remarkable for their richness in texture with class and style in every aspect of it. The always elegant and dashing Jean Gabin stars an aging gangster who wants to retire after a successful heist when his friend and partner is kidnapped for ransom. While this film is set again in the world of gangsters like Becker's "Casque d'Or", he manages again to take it to another level beyond the basic plot. In "Casque d'Or" the sweeping love story was the core of the film, here it's the true friendship that stands out. The film marks the debut of Lino Ventura in a star making performance and a young Jeanne Moreau in one of her major roles before her iconic performances in New Wave classics. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
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