Storyline

A triangle: Franz, Arthur, and Odile. Franz, a young man with Alain Delon good looks, has met Odile in an English class. She lives in Joinville with wealthy benefactors and has mentioned to Franz that Mr. Stolz keeps a pile of 10,000 franc notes unlocked in his room. Franz tells his friend Arthur, a swarthy guy whose shady uncle is pressing him for money. Arthur and Franz, who mimic American movie tough guys, case Odile's house, pressure her to assist them with a burglary, and make passes at her as well. She's alternately compliant and distressed. Will they pull off the heist?—

Plot Keywords

neo noir, shootout, nouvelle vague, love triangle, french new wave, burglary, social outcast, newspaper, newspaper headline, hidden money, dance, criminal gang, alienation, trio, paris france, bound and gagged, uncle nephew relationship, literature on screen, american literature on screen, 20th century literature on screen

Short Review

Behind its substantial charm and light touch is a movie that's more morbid, alienated, and personal than it lets on.

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Streaming Service

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