Wenn es Nacht wird in Paris (1954)
56KWenn es Nacht wird in Paris: Directed by Jacques Becker. With Jean Gabin, René Dary, Dora Doll, Vittorio Sanipoli. An aging, world-weary gangster is double-crossed and forced out of retirement when his best friend is kidnapped and their stash of eight stolen gold bars demanded as ransom.
“u0026quot;Grisbiu0026quot; is a true classic…… Highly influential French noir/crime thriller/drama….shamefully obscure u0026amp; undeservedly overlooked until now…Criterion DVD finally released in January….actually kinda ruined my evening..I had planned on watching another movie after this one..but I didnu0026#39;t want to let this one out of my head yet,..it was that good. 1954 Paris sparkles in glorious black u0026amp; white..Jean Gabin u0026amp; the whole cast, including a very young u0026amp; relatively unknown Jeanne Moreau, is wonderful..Jacque Beckeru0026#39;s direction is impeccable. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe great Jean Gabin stars as Max , an aging gangster, who, along with his longtime friend u0026amp; partner , Riton , has pulled one last job and intends to retire as soon as itu0026#39;s safe to cash in the millions in gold bullion they have stolen. Max is an anachronism…his style, moral code, honor u0026amp; ways are caught up in changing times…a theme that fans of some of the best American Westerns will recognize in this film…u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eItu0026#39;a an absorbing , character-driven story…leading to a lonely highway with guns drawn ..trying to keep from losing everything. Highly recommended.”
