Le Cercle Rouge (1970) — Perfery

(1970)Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville140 minCrime, Thriller

“No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .”

When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.

Alain Delonas Corey

Bourvilas Commissioner François Mattei

Gian Maria Volontéas Vogel

Yves Montandas Jansen

Paul Crauchetas The Receiver

Paul Amiotas Marchand, Inspector General of Police

Pierre Colletas Prison Guard

André Ekyanas Rico

Jean-Pierre Posieras Mattei's Assistant

François Périeras Santi

Yves Arcanelas Committing Magistrate

René Berthieras Judiciary Police Director

Jean-Marc Borisas Jean-Marc, Santi's Son

Jean Championas Level-crossing guard

Yvan Chiffreas Policeman

Anna Doukingas Corey's old girlfriend

Robert Favartas Salesman at Mauboussin

Roger Fradetas Policeman

Édouard Francommeas Billiard hall watchman

Jean Franvalas Hotel keeper

Jacques Gallandas Train conductor

Jean-Pierre Janicas Paul, Rico's henchman

Pierre Lecomteas Deputy of the I.G.S.

Jacques Léonardas Policeman