Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey -- who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max's dreams of the perfect retirement.

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Cast

Jean Gabin

Max dit Max le Menteur

Jeanne Moreau

Josy

René Dary

Henri Ducros dit Riton

Lino Ventura

Angelo Fraiser

Paul Frankeur

Pierrot

Michel Jourdan

Marco

Paul Oettly

Oscar

Dora Doll

Lola

Gaby Basset

Marinette

Vittorio Sanipoli

Ramon

Denise Clair

Madame Bouche

Jean Riveyre

Le portier de l'hôtel Moderna