Le Deuxième Souffle
Originally released in 1966. Le Deuxième Souffle is a action/drama film. directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, and Christine Fabréga
Synopsis
A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (197 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lino Ventura
as Gustave 'Gu' Minda
Paul Meurisse
as Commissioner Blot
Christine Fabréga
as Simone, aka 'Manouche'
Michel Constantin
as Alban, Manouche's bodyguard
Raymond Pellegrin
as Paul Ricci
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Jo Ricci, Paul's brother
Pierre Zimmer
as Orloff
Denis Manuel
as Antoine Ripa
Pierre Grasset
as Pascal
Paul Frankeur
as Inspector Fardiano
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Montaigne
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Deuxième Souffle about?
A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in.
Who directed Le Deuxième Souffle?
Le Deuxième Souffle was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
How long is Le Deuxième Souffle?
Le Deuxième Souffle has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Le Deuxième Souffle released?
Le Deuxième Souffle was released on November 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Deuxième Souffle?
The main cast of Le Deuxième Souffle includes Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Christine Fabréga, Michel Constantin, Raymond Pellegrin.
Is Le Deuxième Souffle worth watching?
Le Deuxième Souffle has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 197 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.