The Red Circle

– Master thief Corey is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line of law-abiding freedom, he..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.10 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 20 Minutes
Release Year:
1970
Original Name:
Le Cercle rouge
The Red Circle (1970) - Also known as Le Cercle rouge

Master thief Corey is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line of law-abiding freedom, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime, crossing those of a notorious escapee and alcoholic ex-cop. As the unlikely trio plots a heist against impossible odds, their trail is pursued by a relentless inspector, and fate seals their destinies.

The Red Circle (1970) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Oct 1970

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Jean-Pierre Melville

Writer:

Jean-Pierre Melville

Main Actors:

Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volontè, Yves Montand

Plot:

On the eve of his release after five years imprisoned, the thief Corey is contacted by one guard of the prison that offers him a jewelry heist. However Corey seeks out his former boss Rico and steals money from him. Rico sends two gangsters to hunt Corey down and retrieve the stolen amount. Meanwhile the criminal Vogel is transported by train by the Police Officer Mattei and succeeds to escape. Corey drives from Marseille to Paris and Vogel hides in the trunk of his car. Corey finds him but does not object to ride Vogel to Paris hidden in the trunk. When the gangsters sent by Rico cut in Corey's car, Vogel saves him from the criminals, but Corey loses the money. Without money, Corey decides to heist the jewelry with Vogel and invites the former police detective Jansen to team-up with them. The trio executes a perfect heist but Rico is seeking revenge and Mattei is an unethical but efficient police officer capable to use any means to resolve the case.

Production:

Rialto Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
Metacritic:
91%