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"Rififi"
1955
Directed by Jules Dassin

Jules Dassin's classic tale, one of the most famous French gangster films ever made, is the story of a gangster who, when sprung from jail, finds his wife living with another man. He returns to his old racket, jewel thievery, and there follows an aftermath of murder, kidnapping and retribution. Steeped in the details of the sleazy Montmartre neighborhood, the film builds incredible suspense, and is particularly famous for its 30-minute, silent bank heist in which the audience is drawn in as participants. This is the complete, 118-minute version, which includes several scenes cut from the film because of sexual or violent content. French with English subtitles. 118 minutes.