Poor Gaspard...
Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.
Le Trou (1960) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Jacques Becker, released on March 18, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Philippe Leroy and Raymond Meunier. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 598 ratings.
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Michel Constantin
as Geo Cassine
Jean Keraudy
as Roland Darban
Philippe Leroy
as Manu Borelli
Raymond Meunier
as Vossellin / Monseigneur
Marc Michel
as Claude Gaspard
Jean-Paul Coquelin
as Le lieutenant Grinval
André Bervil
as Le directeur de la prison
Eddy Rasimi
as Bouboule
Philippe Dumat
as Un gardien
Albert Augier
as Un gardien
Jean Becker
as Un gardien
Raymond Bour
as Un gardien
Directed by Jacques Becker, written by José Giovanni, Jacques Becker and José Giovanni, produced by Serge Silberman.
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 598 ratings.
The 1947 Escape Attempt At La Sante Prison. Le Trou (The Hole) is directed by Jacques Becker and adapted to screenplay by Becker, Jose Giovani and Jean Aurel from Giovani’s own novel. It stars Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Philippe Leroy, Raymond Meunier, Marc Michel and Jean-Paul Coquelin. Jacques Becker’s last film before he would pass away shortly after the film’s completion, is a tightly wound prison…
Reviewed on April 21, 2014
This week's Noir of the Week is Le Trou (1960) directed by Jacques Becker. The film was called The Night Watch when released in the US in 1960. The 2 ½ hour prison escape film, like Rififi, utilizes long, unbroken, often dialogue-free shots to dramatize the simple story of a group of prisoners attempting an ambitious escape from prison. Le Trou is shot in black and white and is totally without soundtrack music…
Reviewed on July 1, 2016
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Le Trou (1960) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Le Trou (1960) includes Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Philippe Leroy, Raymond Meunier and Marc Michel. The film was directed by Jacques Becker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Le Trou was released on March 18, 1960 and runs for 2h 12m.
Le Trou (1960) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 598 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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