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Le Doulos (1962)
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Le Doulos (1962)

Drama, Thriller, Crime • 1h 48m

Overview

Enigmatic gangster Silien may or may not be responsible for informing on Faugel, who was just released from prison and is already involved in what should be a simple heist. By the end of this brutal, twisting, and multilayered policier, who will be left to trust?

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

Format

UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Solid
Kino

Criterion Forum

Review

Picture: 7, Audio: 6, Extras: 7

Length

108 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

The Finger Man, The informant

Last Updated

2 years ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release
Format
UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Solid
Kino
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 7, Audio: 6, Extras: 7

Length
108 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
The Finger Man, The informant
Last Updated
2 years ago
Contributors

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