1960 · Drama / Thriller / Crime
Le Trou
Poor Gaspard...
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.
- 8.2/10 · 601 votes
- 2h 12m
- March 18, 1960
- French
Directed by Jacques Becker
About Le Trou
Le Trou is a 1960 drama, thriller, and crime film directed by Jacques Becker. It runs 2h 12m. It was released on March 18, 1960.
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.
The original language is French. Spoken languages include French. Production countries include France and Italy.
The average rating is 8.2 out of 10, based on 601 TMDB votes.
Le Trou Details
- Title
- Le Trou
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 8.2/10 from 601 votes
- Original language
- French
- Languages
- French
- Countries
- France and Italy
- Director
- Jacques Becker
- Writers
- José Giovanni, Jean Aurel, Jacques Becker
- Box office
- $33,187
- Keywords
- prison, escape, black and white, urination, warden, manhole, toothbrush, tunnel, hourglass, neo-noir
Le Trou Release Date
Le Trou was released on March 18, 1960. More 1960 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Le Trou Genres
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Le Trou Cast
Michel ConstantinGeo Cassine
Jean KeraudyRoland Darban
Philippe LeroyManu Borelli
Raymond MeunierVossellin / Monseigneur
Marc MichelClaude Gaspard
Jean-Paul CoquelinLe lieutenant Grinval
André BervilLe directeur de la prison
Eddy RasimiBouboule
Philippe DumatUn gardien
Albert AugierUn gardien
Jean BeckerUn gardien- Raymond BourUn gardien
Lucien CamiretMaurice Gaillardbois - Le détenu qui refuse de s'alimenter- Durieu
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