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Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954)

Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954)

Crime Thriller

It Bristles With Violence!

Release Date: 1954, March 17
Directors: Jacques Becker
Countries: France, Italy
Production: Del Duca Films, Antares Produzione Cinematografica
Cast: Jeanne Moreau, Gaby Basset, Dominique Davray, Dora Doll, Lino Ventura, Jean Gabin, Paul Barge, Vittorio Sanipoli, Daniel Cauchy, Pierre Moncorbier, Charles Bayard, Alain Bouvette

Overview:

Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey -- who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max's dreams of the perfect retirement.

Keywords:

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