# Le Doulos (1962)

> Jean-Pierre Melville’s austere Parisian crime noir turns a suspected betrayal between lifelong criminals into a fatal puzzle of loyalty, deception, and honor.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12531

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
- Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Jean Desailly, René Lefèvre, Marcel Cuvelier, Philippe March, Fabienne Dali, Monique Hennessy
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054821/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, paranoid, fatalistic, late night cinephile viewing, noir double feature

## Synopsis

In the treacherous world of crime, trust is a luxury few can afford.

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- [Un Flic (1972)](https://ember.film/movie/27703)
- [The Sicilian Clan (1969)](https://ember.film/movie/2446)
- [Rififi (1955)](https://ember.film/movie/777)
- [36th Precinct (2004)](https://ember.film/movie/3787)
- [Pickpocket (1959)](https://ember.film/movie/564)
- [Le Cercle Rouge (1970)](https://ember.film/movie/6618)
- [Breathless (1960)](https://ember.film/movie/227)

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