Le Trou
“Poor Gaspard...”
Synopsis
Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.
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Top Cast
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Michel Constantin
Geo Cassine
Jean Keraudy
Roland Darban
Philippe Leroy
Manu Borelli
Raymond Meunier
Vossellin / Monseigneur
Marc Michel
Claude Gaspard
Jean-Paul Coquelin
Le lieutenant Grinval
André Bervil
Le directeur de la prison
Eddy Rasimi
Bouboule
Philippe Dumat
Un gardien
Albert Augier
Un gardien
Jean Becker
Un gardien
Raymond Bour
Un gardien
Lucien Camiret
Maurice Gaillardbois - Le détenu qui refuse de s'alimenter
Durieu
Gérard Hernandez
Le détenu à l'infirmerie
Jean Luisi
Un détenu
Jean Minisini
Le plombier qui vient réparer la fuite
Paul Pavel
Le second plombier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Becker, José Giovanni, Jean Aurel
- Original Score
- Philippe Arthuys
- Original Title
- Le Trou
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Worldwide Gross
- $33K
- Production Studios
- Filmsonor, Play Art, Titanus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Becker
Jacques Becker, José Giovanni, Jean Aurel
Philippe Arthuys
Ghislain Cloquet
Marguerite Renoir, Geneviève Vaury
Serge Silberman, Georges Charlot
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Silberman
Producer
Jacques Becker
Director
Jacques Becker
Screenplay
José Giovanni
Screenplay
Jean Aurel
Screenplay
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
Rino Mondellini
Production Design
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Geneviève Vaury
Editor
Philippe Arthuys
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Trou
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Trou about?
Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.
Who directed Le Trou?
Le Trou was directed by Jacques Becker.
Who stars in Le Trou?
The principal cast of Le Trou includes Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Philippe Leroy, Raymond Meunier, Marc Michel.
When was Le Trou released and how long is it?
Le Trou was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
How much did Le Trou make at the box office?
Le Trou grossed $33K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Le Trou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Trou was composed by Philippe Arthuys.
Is Le Trou based on a book or true story?
Le Trou is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Giovanni".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Trou?
Le Trou holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).