Review of Le Cercle Rouge (1970) by Justin K — 01 Jan 2012
Intriguing thriller finds one criminal (Gian Maria Volonte) escaping from a train, avoiding capture by the police officer, who initially holds him captive during the trip and ends up pursuing him, at the escape and in further days to follow.
A second criminal (Alain Delon), recently released from jail and asking a friend (Yves Montand) at gunpoint for a significant loan in order to buy a car, also goes on the run after killing a police officer in a pool hall.
Both criminals join forces, and along with the friend, scheme to rob a building in order to get a giant, valuable gem. Mainly compelling thriller works most of the time, although it is flabby in spots and could have been trimmed.
It is also slow at times, which does take away from the suspense. However, the performances are good though, and the film at least has an exciting payoff. The heist is also very well calculated.
This review of Le Cercle Rouge (1970) was written by Justin K on 01 Jan 2012.
Le Cercle Rouge has generally received very positive reviews.
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