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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.6 / 100
1956·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 42m

BOB LE FLAMBEUR

In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.

Above the Line
Jean-Pierre Melville·DirectorJean-Pierre Melville·WriterAuguste Le Breton·WriterHenri Decaë·Director of PhotographyJo Boyer·Original Music ComposerMonique Bonnot·Editor
Cast
Roger Duchesne·Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' MontagnéIsabelle Corey·AnneDaniel Cauchy·PauloGérard Buhr·MarcGuy Decomble·Police Commissary LedruClaude Cerval·Jean, the CroupierHoward Vernon·McKimmie, the SponsorColette Fleury·Suzanne, Jean's GirlfriendSimone Paris·YvonneRené Havard·Inspector Morin
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Jean-Pierre Melville·Director
Writing· 2
Jean-Pierre Melville·WriterAuguste Le Breton·Writer
Camera· 1
Henri Decaë·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Monique Bonnot·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jo Boyer·Original Music ComposerEddie Barclay·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Serge Silberman·ProducerJean-Pierre Melville·ProducerRoger Vidal·Producer
By the Numbers
82.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$41K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
#224242
Mood
Mysterious, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A black and white image of a man's profile, facing left, is centered within a white outline of a spade playing card suit. The man has light-colored hair, is wea”

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Key Elements
Spade SymbolHeart SymbolTriangle
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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