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Movie · 1960

Le Trou

Poor Gaspard...

  • 2h 12m
  • Rated NR
  • TMDB 8.2/10
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Where to watch Le Trou

In the United States, you can stream Le Trou on Criterion Channel. It is on streaming services in 12 countries.

Overview

Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.

Le Trou is a drama, thriller and crime movie released in 1960, directed by Jacques Becker and starring Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy and Philippe Leroy. It runs 2h 12m. It has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

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Release date
March 18, 1960
Runtime
2h 12m
Cinematography
Ghislain Cloquet
Original language
French
Countries
France and Italy
Production
Filmsonor, Play Art and Titanus
Rating
NR (United States)

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