Bob le Flambeur (1956): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Bob le Flambeur
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Released: 1956
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Gérard Buhr, Guy Decomble

What Bob le Flambeur Is About

An ageing gambler known to everyone in Montmartre runs out of money and decides to rob the casino at Deauville. Jean-Pierre Melville builds the film as a portrait of a district rather than a mechanism of a heist: streets emptying at five in the morning, bars closing, a small world with its own code. Bob is not a cool professional but a tired man overly attached to his own rules, and the film's affection comes from that. Shot cheaply on real locations in available light, it left a working example that the French new wave would put to use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bob le Flambeur about?

An ageing gambler known to everyone in Montmartre runs out of money and decides to rob the casino at Deauville. Jean-Pierre Melville builds the film as a portrait of a district rather than a mechanism of a heist: streets emptying at five in the morning, bars closing, a small world with its own code.

Where can I watch Bob le Flambeur?

Bob le Flambeur is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Bob le Flambeur?

Bob le Flambeur runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).

When did Bob le Flambeur come out?

Bob le Flambeur was released in 1956.

Who directed Bob le Flambeur?

Bob le Flambeur was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

Who stars in Bob le Flambeur?

Bob le Flambeur stars Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Gérard Buhr.

What is Bob le Flambeur's rating?

Bob le Flambeur holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.