Rififi
"...Means Trouble!"
Originally released in 1955. Rififi is a crime/thriller film. directed by Jules Dassin.
Starring Jean Servais, Carl Möhner, and Robert Manuel
Synopsis
Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony's absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (616 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Box Office
$460K
2.3x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Servais
as Tony le Stéphanois
Carl Möhner
as Jo le Suedois
Robert Manuel
as Mario Ferrati
Janine Darcey
as Louise
Pierre Grasset
as Louis Grutter aka Louis le Tatoué
Robert Hossein
as Rémi Grutter
Marcel Lupovici
as Pierre Grutter
Dominique Maurin
as Tonio
Magali Noël
as Viviane
Marie Sabouret
as Mado
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $200,000
- Revenue
- $460,000
Production Companies
- Indusfilms
- Société Nationale Pathé Cinéma
- Prima Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rififi about?
Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pie...
Who directed Rififi?
Rififi was directed by Jules Dassin.
How long is Rififi?
Rififi has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Rififi released?
Rififi was released on April 13, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rififi?
The main cast of Rififi includes Jean Servais, Carl Möhner, Robert Manuel, Janine Darcey, Pierre Grasset.
Is Rififi worth watching?
Rififi has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 616 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.