This might possibly be the perfect noir film. Don't take my word for it, François Truffaut said of Rififi, "THE BEST FILM NOIR I'VE EVER SEEN! A marvel of skill and inventiveness!".
American director Dassin wrote this French masterpiece while being “exiled” in France after being blacklisted during the McCarthy Era. This film, set in Paris, follows four men as they meticulously pull off a jewel heist. Using such a realistic, documentary-like portrayal of the robbery, Rififi resulted in a number of copy-cat heists. The cast is wonderful. If you like film noir, I highly recommend this film.
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