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Bob le Flambeur

1956Movie1 h 43 minPG

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic806.4Rotten Tomatoes97%90%

An intriguing, tense drama movie about crime and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • French New Wave
  • Film Noir
  • Gambling Heist
  • Parisian Underworld
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Tragic Anti-Hero
  • Fate and Chance
  • Cynical Romance

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Crew

Directed by
Jean-Pierre Melville
Written by
Jean-Pierre Melville, Auguste Le Breton
Produced by
Jean-Pierre Melville, Serge Silberman, Roger Vidal
Music by
Eddie Barclay, Jo Boyer

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Facts

August 24, 1956 · 1 h 43 min · PG

Released
August 24, 1956
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Action, Crime
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Box office
$41,010
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Surprisingly Happy Ending, No Honor Among Thieves, Model Planning +9

  • Surprisingly Happy Ending
  • No Honor Among Thieves
  • Model Planning
  • Sympathetic Inspector Antagonist
  • Anti-Climax
  • Despite the Plan
  • Died in Your Arms Tonight
  • Go-Karting with Bowser
  • Jump Cut
  • The Gambling Addict
  • Narrator
  • Gentleman Thief

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bob le Flambeur?"

Questions about Bob le Flambeur

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Where can I stream Bob le Flambeur?

Kanopy

In the United States, Bob le Flambeur is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Bob le Flambeur worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Bob le Flambeur okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Bob le Flambeur in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.

What tropes does Bob le Flambeur use?

Surprisingly Happy EndingNo Honor Among ThievesModel PlanningSympathetic Inspector AntagonistAnti-ClimaxDespite the PlanDied in Your Arms TonightGo-Karting with BowserJump CutThe Gambling AddictNarratorGentleman Thiefand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Surprisingly Happy Ending, No Honor Among Thieves, and Model Planning.