by Clarke Fountain
synopsis
Nolan (Serge Reggiani) was set up to take the fall for a crime committed by his whole gang, and as a result, his brother is dead and he is forced to do a stint in prison. Nolan comes out of prison looking for his former compatriots, and not just to shake their hands. He runs into an old girlfriend, Madeleine (Jeanne Moreau), now a respectable doctor's wife. Another woman he encounters, Lea (Simone Signoret), betrays him to an enemy. The remaining cast includes a number of fine French actors who add depth to this suspense thriller (Charles Vanel, Marcel Bozzuffi, Andre Pousse, Michel Bouquet, Amidou and Jean Desailly). This is a French language film, with no dubbing or subtitles.
characteristics
- Fall-guy
- Retribution
- Retaliation
- Revenge
- Vendetta
- Vigilante
- Vengeance
- Prison
- Lock-up
- Criminal
- Brig
- Avenge
- Dishonor Among Thieves
- Jail
- Betrayal
