The Crook
Summary:
Simon (Jean-Claude Trintignant) gets out of prison and summons his old friend Charles (Charles Gerard) and Martine (Christine Lelouch), his one time lover now married to a wealthy man. The three kidnap a little boy and then blackmail the bank where the boy's father works to pay the ransom of one million dollars. The publicity-conscious bank pays the ransom but the rest doesn't g... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Jean-Louis Trintignant - (Simon)
Christine Lelouch - (Martine)
Charles Denner - (Monsieur Gallois)
Danièle Delorme - (Janine)
Judith Magre - (Mme. Gallois)
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Review:
At the time of its release, The Crook was criticized for being slick and superficial -- but how many crime caper comedies are known for their depth? In fact, Crook is an immensely entertaining example of this genre of film. Yes, it's superficial -- but it's also quite artfully made. Director/co-writer/co-cinematographer Claude Lelouch has ... Continue >>
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