Bob le Flambeur

1h 43m · 1956 · Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

Bob le Flambeur (1956) runs 1h 43m, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.

Genres: Drama, Action, Crime

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