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Rififi
| Genre: | Drama, Foreign |
| Mood: | Scenic, Spine-tingling |
| Decade: | 1950's |
| Country: | France |
| Director: | Jules Dassin |
| Actor: | Jean Servais |
| Release Year: | 1955 |
| Studio: | Criterion Collection |
| Runtime: | 115 Mins. |
| Format: | Black & White |
| Rating: | Unrated |
| Language: | French |
| New On: | Site |
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WHAT IT'S ABOUT:Tony Le Stephanois (Servais), an aging, tired thief just released from prison, enlists some old colleagues to pull off one last jewelry heist before retiring. Though the robbery is meticulously planned, enormous risk and a palpable sense of foreboding accompany this caper; one senses not everyone can be trusted. WHY I LOVE IT:Viewed today, "Rififi" retains its gritty realism. The famous heist sequence, done completely in silence, is riveting, and Jean Servais's lead performance as the crime's originator conveys a sad, twisted nobility. The jarring conclusion of this small masterpiece is particularly memorable. Location shooting in Paris adds pungent Gallic flavor. A must-see from American noir director Jules Dassin, who'd resettled in Paris due to the Hollywood blacklist. |
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