Bob le flambeur
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.
Bob le Flambeur (1956) is a drama, action and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, released on August 24, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy and Gérard Buhr. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 305 ratings.
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Roger Duchesne
as Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
Isabelle Corey
as Anne
Daniel Cauchy
as Paulo
Gérard Buhr
as Marc
Guy Decomble
as Police Commissary Ledru
Claude Cerval
as Jean, the Croupier
Howard Vernon
as McKimmie, the Sponsor
Colette Fleury
as Suzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
Simone Paris
as Yvonne
René Havard
as Inspector Morin
André Garet
as Roger
Jean-Pierre Melville
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, written by Jean-Pierre Melville and Auguste Le Breton, produced by Serge Silberman, Jean-Pierre Melville and Roger Vidal.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 305 ratings.
A quintessential film noir from the Godfather of the French Nouvelle Vague, which, through the life of a high-class gambler, uniquely transports us to the nightlife of Montmartre in the 50s. Jean-Pierre Melville paves the way for the arrival of the French New Wave at the end of the same decade with the use of jump cuts, natural lighting, and handheld camera work. What he masterfully achieves, however, is to convey…
Reviewed on October 25, 2025
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The main cast of Bob le Flambeur (1956) includes Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Gérard Buhr and Guy Decomble. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Bob le Flambeur was released on August 24, 1956 and runs for 1h 43m.
Bob le Flambeur (1956) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 305 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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