Le Cercle Rouge
“No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .”
When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
Where to watch Le Cercle Rouge in United States
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Where is Le Cercle Rouge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Beamafilm |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Le Cercle Rouge
Le Cercle Rouge is a 1970 French-language crime and thriller film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. The cast is led by Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Le Cercle Rouge was produced by Euro International Films, Les Films Corona, and Selenia Cinematografica and made in France and Italy. It was released on October 19, 1970, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Writers
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Release date
- October 19, 1970
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Euro International Films, Les Films Corona, Selenia Cinematografica
Le Cercle Rouge cast & crew
Le Cercle Rouge was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and written by Jean-Pierre Melville.
The cast features Alain Delon as Corey, Bourvil as Commissioner François Mattei, Gian Maria Volonté as Vogel, Yves Montand as Jansen, François Périer as Santi, and Paul Crauchet as The Receiver.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Éric Demarsan, cinematography is by Henri Decaë, and it was produced by Robert Dorfmann.
Is Le Cercle Rouge worth watching?
Le Cercle Rouge holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 729 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, Le Cercle Rouge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Le Cercle Rouge
Le Cercle Rouge isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of Le Cercle Rouge
Alain Delon
Corey
Bourvil
Commissioner François Mattei
Gian Maria Volonté
Vogel
Yves Montand
Jansen
François Périer
Santi
Paul Crauchet
The Receiver
André Ekyan
Rico
Paul Amiot
Marchand, Inspector General of Police
Pierre Collet
Prison Guard
Jean-Pierre Posier
Mattei's Assistant
Yves Arcanel
Committing magistrate
René Berthier
Judiciary Police Director
Le Cercle Rouge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Le Cercle Rouge in United States?
Le Cercle Rouge is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Le Cercle Rouge in?
Le Cercle Rouge is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Le Cercle Rouge rated?
Le Cercle Rouge is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 729 ratings.
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