Le Trou (1960) movie poster

Le Trou (1960)

"Poor Gaspard..."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 95% (RT: 95%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

Streaming
Criterion Channel
Director
Jacques Becker
Runtime
2h 12m
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
TMDB Rating
8.3/10 (558 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Cast
Michel Constantin as Geo Cassine
Jean Keraudy as Roland Darban
Philippe Leroy as Manu Borelli
Raymond Meunier as Vossellin / Monseigneur
Marc Michel as Claude Gaspard
Jean-Paul Coquelin as Le lieutenant Grinval
AndrΓ© Bervil as Le directeur de la prison
Eddy Rasimi as Bouboule
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 558 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 95%.
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1960 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Le Trou was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Le Trou is a 1960 drama, thriller, crime film directed by Jacques Becker. 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. The film has been rated by 558 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Le Trou delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Le Trou (1960) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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