Rififi // 1955 //English Subtitles

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"Rififi" is a 1955 French crime film directed by Jules Dassin, renowned for its intricate heist sequences and its significant influence on the heist genre.
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Synopsis:

The film follows Tony "le Stéphanois" (Jean Servais), an aging gangster recently released from prison, who is lured back into the criminal underworld by his associates Jo "le Suédois" (Carl Möhner) and Mario Farrati (Robert Manuel). Together, they plan an elaborate heist to rob a prestigious jewelry store in Paris's Rue de la Paix. The centerpiece of the film is a meticulously crafted 28-minute safe-cracking sequence, executed in near silence, which has been lauded for its realism and tension.
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Main Cast:

Jean Servais as Tony "le Stéphanois"
Carl Möhner as Jo "le Suédois"
Robert Manuel as Mario Farrati
Jules Dassin as César "le Milanais"
Marcel Lupovici as Pierre Grutter
Magali Noël as Mado
Janine Darcey as Viviane
Claude Sylvain as Louise
René Lefèvre as Inspector Ledru
Maurice Teynac as Inspector Lemoine
"Rififi" is celebrated for its atmospheric cinematography, realistic portrayal of the criminal underworld, and its influence on subsequent heist films. The film's success led to international acclaim, earning Dassin the Best Director award at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival.
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