Le Deuxième Souffle
Synopsis
A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in.
Top Cast
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Lino Ventura
Gustave "Gu" Minda
Paul Meurisse
Commissaire Blot
Raymond Pellegrin
Paul Ricci
Christine Fabréga
Manouche
Marcel Bozzuffi
Jo Ricci
Paul Frankeur
Commissaire Fardiano
Denis Manuel
Antoine Ripa
Jean Négroni
Inspector
Michel Constantin
Alban
Pierre Zimmer
Orloff
Pierre Grasset
Pascal Leonetti
Jacques Léonard
Henri Tourneur
Raymond Loyer
Jacques the Lawyer
Régis Outin
Paul's Source
Albert Michel
Marcel le Stéphanois
Jean-Claude Bercq
Godefroy
Louis Bugette
Théo Cassini
Albert Dagnant
Jeannot Franchi
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Melville, José Giovanni
- Original Score
- Bernard Gérard
- Original Title
- Le Deuxième Souffle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Montaigne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Jean-Pierre Melville, José Giovanni
Bernard Gérard
Marcel Combes
Michèle Boëhm, Monique Bonnot
André Labay, Charles Lumbroso
Department Leadership Roster
Michèle Boëhm
Editor
Jean-Pierre Melville
Writer
Monique Bonnot
Editor
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director
Bernard Gérard
Original Music Composer
André Labay
Producer
Jean-Jacques Fabre
Production Design
Charles Lumbroso
Producer
Michel Tellin
Costume Design
José Giovanni
Writer
Marcel Combes
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Deuxième Souffle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Le Deuxième Souffle?
The principal cast of Le Deuxième Souffle includes Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Raymond Pellegrin, Christine Fabréga, Marcel Bozzuffi.
When was Le Deuxième Souffle released and how long is it?
Le Deuxième Souffle was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Deuxième Souffle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Deuxième Souffle was composed by Bernard Gérard.
Is Le Deuxième Souffle based on a book or true story?
Le Deuxième Souffle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Giovanni".