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Le gang

Le gang

1977Movie⏱️ 1h 40mNot Rated
CrimeDrama
5.7
IMDB Rating
832 votes

In 1945, as World War Two comes to a close, five small time crooks unite to form a gang. After several bold robberies they become notorious as "the front-wheel drive gang". The police attempt to stop their crime spree with little ...

Director
Jacques Deray
Writers
Roger Borniche, Alphonse Boudard, Jean-Claude Carrière
Stars
Alain Delon, Laura Betti, Xavier Depraz
Release Date
January 19, 1977
Language
English, French
Country
Italy, France
💬 3
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Alain Delon
Alain Delon
as Robert, dit 'le dingue'
Laura Betti
Laura Betti
as Felicia
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Xavier Depraz
as Jo
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Roland Bertin
as Raymond
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Adalberto Maria Merli
as Manu
Maurice Barrier
Maurice Barrier
as Lucien dit 'Le Mammouth'
Raymond Bussières
Raymond Bussières
as Cornélius
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Giampiero Albertini
as Léon
Nicole Calfan
Nicole Calfan
as Marinette
Gilette Barbier
Gilette Barbier

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Mono
Filming Location
Soissons, France
Production
Adel Productions, Mondial Televisione Film

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

CrimeDrama

⭐ Featured Review

Unconvincing, unoriginal period piece
by markwood2722015-05-14
5/10

"Saw this 5/10/15. Le Gang fails as a period piece since little shown in the film looks as if it belongs in the 1940's. The story, such as it is, relates the true exploits of a bunch of robbers who used front wheel drive vehicles in the getaway, hence the newspapers of the day came up with the label le gang traction avant. Otherwise predictable goings on, with Delon smirking his way through every shot. There are a few good action sequences, which require Delon to run and jump and withhold the smirk until after running and jumping. Story is told from the perspective of the Delon character&a..."

💡 Did You Know?

Adaptation from a novel based on true events written by Roger Borniche, an ex-inspector of police

📖 Synopsis

In 1945, as World War Two comes to a close, five small time crooks unite to form a gang. After several bold robberies they become notorious as "the front-wheel drive gang". The police attempt to stop their crime spree with little ...