Le Doulos
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Synopsis
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?
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Le DoulosOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-12
Top Cast
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Silien
Serge Reggiani
Maurice Faugel
Jean Desailly
Superintendant Clain
René Lefèvre
Gilbert Varnove
Marcel Cuvelier
Police inspector
Philippe March
Jean
Fabienne Dali
Fabienne
Monique Hennessy
Thérèse
Carl Studer
Kern
Christian Lude
Doctor
Jacques De Leon
Armand
Jacques Léonard
Police inspector
Philippe Nahon
Remy
Charles Bayard
Old Man
Paulette Breil
Anita
Michel Piccoli
Nuttheccio
Charles Bouillaud
Barman
Daniel Crohem
Inspector Salignari
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Le Doulos
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Rome-Paris Films, C. C. Champion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Jean-Pierre Melville, Pierre Lesou
Paul Misraki
Nicolas Hayer
Monique Bonnot
Carlo Ponti, Georges de Beauregard
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Jean-Pierre Melville
Screenplay
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Monique Bonnot
Editor
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
Daniel Guéret
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Doulos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Doulos about?
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?
Who directed Le Doulos?
Le Doulos was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who stars in Le Doulos?
The principal cast of Le Doulos includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Jean Desailly, René Lefèvre, Marcel Cuvelier.
When was Le Doulos released and how long is it?
Le Doulos was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Doulos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Doulos was composed by Paul Misraki.
Is Le Doulos based on a book or true story?
Le Doulos is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Lesou".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Doulos?
Le Doulos holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).