The Informer (1962)
Le doulos (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Crime, Thriller
- 02 Mar 1964 (USA)
- Movie
A burglar betraying other criminals prepares for a big heist with a trusted friend who might be as untrustworthy as he.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Jean-Paul Belmondo | ... |
Silien
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| Serge Reggiani | ... |
Maurice Faugel
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| Jean Desailly | ... |
Le commissaire Clain
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| René Lefèvre | ... |
Gilbert Varnove
(as René Lefevre)
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Marcel Cuvelier | ... |
Un inspecteur
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| Philippe March | ... |
Jean
(as Aimé De March)
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| Fabienne Dali | ... |
Fabienne
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| Monique Hennessy | ... |
Thérèse
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| Carl Studer | ... |
Kern
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Christian Lude | ... |
Le docteur
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Jacques De Leon | ... |
Armand
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Jacques Léonard | ... |
Un inspecteur
(as Jack Leonard)
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| Paulette Breil | ... |
Anita
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| Philippe Nahon | ... |
Remy
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Charles Bayard | ... |
Le vieil homme
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| Daniel Crohem | ... |
L'nspecteur Salignari
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Charles Bouillaud | ... |
Le barman du Cotton Club
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| Michel Piccoli | ... |
Nuttheccio
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Andrès | ... |
Le maître d'hôtel (uncredited)
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Robert Blome | ... |
U, barman (uncredited)
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| Volker Schlöndorff | ... |
L'homme dans la barre (uncredited)
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Georges Sellier | ... |
Un barman (uncredited)
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| Dominique Zardi | ... |
Un homme de Nuttecchio (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jean-Pierre Melville | ||
Written by
| Pierre Lesou | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Jean-Pierre Melville | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| Georges de Beauregard | ... | producer (as Georges De Beauregard) |
| Carlo Ponti | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Misraki | ||
Cinematography by
| Nicolas Hayer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Monique Bonnot | ||
Editorial Department
| Michèle Boëhm | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Daniel Guéret | ... | (as Daniel Gueret) |
Art Direction by
| Daniel Guéret | ... | (as Daniel Gueret) |
Set Decoration by
| Pierre Charron | ||
Production Management
| Georges de Beauregard | ... | production manager (as Georges De Beauregard) |
| Jean Pieuchot | ... | unit manager |
| Roger Scipion | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles L. Bitsch | ... | associate director (as Charles Bitsch) |
| Volker Schlöndorff | ... | first assistant director (as Volker Schloendorff) |
Art Department
| Donald Cardwell | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| Julien Coutelier | ... | sound |
| Jean Gaudelet | ... | sound assistant (as Gaudelet) |
| Victor Revelli | ... | sound assistant (as Revelli) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| André du Breuil | ... | assistant camera (as André Dubreuil) |
| Roger Robert | ... | key grip |
| Étienne Rosenfeld | ... | assistant camera (as Etienne Rosenfeld) |
| Henri Tiquet | ... | camera operator |
| Raymond Voinquel | ... | still photographer |
Music Department
| Jacques Loussier | ... | musician: piano-bar |
| Jacques Météhen | ... | conductor (as Jacques Metehen) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Élisabeth Rappeneau | ... | script girl |
Additional Crew
| René Longuet | ... | jewels |
| Bertrand Tavernier | ... | production publicist |
| Paul Mayersberg | ... | runner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France (1963) (France) (theatrical)
- Interfilm (1963) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1963) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Ciné Vog Films (1963) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Atlas Film (1963) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmimport A/S (1963) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Towa. (1963) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Artkino Pictures (1963) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Pathé Contemporary Films (1964) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Nederland Film (1964) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1964) (Spain) (theatrical)
- TF1 (1979) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1985) (France) (tv)
- UGC Video (1985) (France) (VHS)
- Film Office (1992) (France) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1995) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (1997) (France) (tv)
- La Cinquième (1999) (France) (tv)
- Canal+ (2002) (France) (tv)
- Paris Première (2003) (France) (tv)
- BFI Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2005) (France) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Direct 8 (2009) (France) (tv)
- Optimum Releasing (2009) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Paris Première (2009) (France) (tv)
- TV5MONDE (2009) (World-wide) (tv)
- Sophie Dulac Distribution (2015) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- 13ème Rue (2010) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (2010) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (2015) (France) (tv)
- Ciné+ (2021) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (2020) (France) (tv)
- France 5 (2019) (France) (tv)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- StudioCanal (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- TV5MONDE (2016) (World-wide) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Video (2017) (France) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Éditions Gallimard (book publisher)
- GTC Joinville (laboratory)
- Hortensia (music edition)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Fresh out of prison and hell-bent on revenge, the recently paroled burglar, Maurice Faugel, finds himself, once more, on the run from the police after what should have been a quick and simple robbery. Now, under shady circumstances, everything points to Maurice's former friend and partner-in-crime, Silien: a cold-blooded, stony-faced gangster who has a reputation for being an unscrupulous informer. However, did Silien truly rat on Faugel? After all, in the heart of the ruthless Parisian underworld where one must choose between lying or dying, Silien seems willing to redeem his already tattered reputation, of course, in his own twisted way. In the end, is the so-called honour among thieves nothing but a mere myth? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | Raw! Shocking! Savage! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Martin Scorsese's favorite gangster movie. See more » |
| Goofs | When the inspectors get Silien in their car, the background starts sliding prematurely as the driver hops in, albeit the engine was not running. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.50 (1962). See more » |
| Quotes |
Silien:
I don't give a damn. But I have the jewels and I need the money. See more » |