The Crook
Le Voyou
“CLAUDE LELOUCH who took a particular look at love in "A MAN AND A WOMAN" takes a particular look at crime in "THE CROOK"”
Synopsis
A thief known as Simon the Swiss faces up and downs in his criminal profession.
Top Cast
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Jean-Louis Trintignant
Simon the Swiss
Danièle Delorme
Janine
Judith Magre
Ms. Gallois
Aldo Maccione
Aldo Ferrari
Yves Robert
Commissioner
Amidou
Bill
Christine Lelouch
Martine
Charles Denner
Monsieur Gallois
Pierre Zimmer
Martine's Husband
Gabriella Giorgelli
L'italienne
Luciano Pigozzi
Charles Gérard
Charlot
Paul Le Person
Le faussaire
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Le banquier
Gérard Sire
Le maire
Mimmo Palmara
Sacha Distel
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lelouch, Claude Pinoteau, Pierre Uytterhoeven
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Le Voyou
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch, Claude Pinoteau, Pierre Uytterhoeven
Francis Lai
Claude Lelouch
Marie-Claude Lacambre
Georges Dancigers, Alexandre Mnouchkine
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lelouch
Director
Georges Dancigers
Producer
Alexandre Mnouchkine
Producer
Marie-Claude Lacambre
Editor
Claude Lelouch
Screenplay
Claude Pinoteau
Screenplay
Pierre Uytterhoeven
Screenplay
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Claude Lelouch
Director of Photography
Ted Lapidus
Costume Design
Lucie Saint Clair
Costume Design
Pierre Rosso
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crook
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crook about?
A thief known as Simon the Swiss faces up and downs in his criminal profession.
Who directed The Crook?
The Crook was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in The Crook?
The principal cast of The Crook includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Danièle Delorme, Judith Magre, Aldo Maccione, Yves Robert.
When was The Crook released and how long is it?
The Crook was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crook was composed by Francis Lai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crook?
The Crook holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).