The Crook
“CLAUDE LELOUCH who took a particular look at love in "A MAN AND A WOMAN" takes a particular look at crime in "THE CROOK"”
A thief known as Simon the Swiss faces up and downs in his criminal profession.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Crook
The Crook is a 1970 French-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Claude Lelouch. The cast is led by Jean-Louis Trintignant, Danièle Delorme, Judith Magre. It has a runtime of 2h 0m.
The Crook was produced by Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane, and Les Productions Artistes Associés and made in France and Italy. It was released on November 20, 1970, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Writers
- Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven, Claude Pinoteau
- Release date
- November 20, 1970
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane, Les Productions Artistes Associés
The Crook cast & crew
The Crook was directed by Claude Lelouch and written by Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven, and Claude Pinoteau.
The cast features Jean-Louis Trintignant as Simon the Swiss, Danièle Delorme as Janine, Judith Magre as Ms. Gallois, Aldo Maccione as Aldo Ferrari, Yves Robert as Commissioner, and Amidou as Bill.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Francis Lai, cinematography is by Claude Lelouch, and it was produced by Alexandre Mnouchkine and Georges Dancigers.
Is The Crook worth watching?
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, The Crook is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Crook
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Simon the Swiss
Danièle Delorme
Janine
Judith Magre
Ms. Gallois
Aldo Maccione
Aldo Ferrari
Yves Robert
Commissioner
Amidou
Bill
Christine Lelouch
Martine
Charles Denner
Monsieur Gallois
Pierre Zimmer
Martine's Husband
Gabriella Giorgelli
L'italienne
Luciano Pigozzi
Charles Gérard
Charlot
The Crook — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Crook in United States?
The Crook is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Crook in?
The Crook is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Crook?
The Crook runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Crook rated?
The Crook is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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