Rififi (1955) movie poster

Rififi (1955)

Du rififi chez les hommes
"...Means Trouble!"
ThumbScore
👍 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 94% (RT: 92%, MC: 97) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Jules Dassin
Runtime
1h 58m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.8/10 (628 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Metacritic
97
Cast
Jean Servais as Tony le Stéphanois
Carl Möhner as Jo le Suedois
Robert Manuel as Mario Ferrati
Janine Darcey as Louise
Pierre Grasset as Louis Grutter aka Louis le Tatoué
Robert Hossein as Rémi Grutter
Marcel Lupovici as Pierre Grutter
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 628 votes. Critics gave it 94%.
Overview
Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony's absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Rififi, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Jean Servais spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Rififi is a 1955 crime, thriller, drama film directed by Jules Dassin. Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony's absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved.

The film has been rated by 628 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, Rififi 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.

Rififi (1955) 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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