The Crook

Nov 20, 1970

2h 0m

★ 7.1

CLAUDE LELOUCH who took a particular look at love in "A MAN AND A WOMAN" takes a particular look at crime in "THE CROOK"

Overview

A thief known as Simon the Swiss faces up and downs in his criminal profession.

Genres

Action

Thriller

Crime

Production Companies

Les Films 13

Les Films Ariane

Les Productions Artistes Associés

PEA

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Cast

Simon the Swiss

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Janine

Danièle Delorme

Ms. Gallois

Judith Magre

Aldo Ferrari

Aldo Maccione

Commissioner

Yves Robert

Bill

Amidou

Martine

Christine Lelouch

Monsieur Gallois

Charles Denner

Martine's Husband

Pierre Zimmer

L'italienne

Gabriella Giorgelli

Luciano Pigozzi

Charlot

Charles Gérard

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