To Be a Crook(1965)
Une fille et des fusils
To Be a Crook Synopsis
Four young people, tired of working life, decide that they can earn money from crime than they can from work. The film follows their training at the first "crime school", as well as their work.
To Be a Crook (1965) is a crime and drama film directed by Claude Lelouch, released on June 1, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Janine Magnan, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jacques Portet and Amidou. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Lelouch
- Writers:
- Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven
- Producers:
- Pierre Braunberger, Claude Lelouch, Felix C. Ziffer
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Collomb
- Composer:
- Pierre Vassiliu
- Production:
- International Entertainment, Les Films 13, Les Films de la Pléiade
- Status:
- Released
To Be a Crook Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janine Magnan
as Martine
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
as Jean-Pierre
Jacques Portet
as Jacques
Amidou
as Amidou
Pierre Barouh
as Pierre
Betty Beckers
as la prostituée
Yane Barry
as la tenancière du bistrot
- Pierre Bourdon
Pierre Bourdon
- Annette Karsenti
Annette Karsenti
as La Starlette / sa Doublure
Gérard Sire
as Reporter (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Claude Lelouch, written by Claude Lelouch and Pierre Uytterhoeven, produced by Pierre Braunberger, Claude Lelouch and Felix C. Ziffer.
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To Be a Crook Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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To Be a Crook – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Be a Crook online?
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To Be a Crook (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in To Be a Crook?
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The main cast of To Be a Crook (1965) includes Janine Magnan, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jacques Portet, Amidou and Pierre Barouh. The film was directed by Claude Lelouch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Be a Crook released?
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To Be a Crook was released on June 1, 1965 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is To Be a Crook worth watching?
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To Be a Crook (1965) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.