Le Cercle Rouge (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1970, Le Cercle Rouge is a thriller and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 140 minutes. “No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . .” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
Who’s in it. Le Cercle Rouge stars Alain Delon as Corey, Bourvil as Commissioner François Mattei, Gian Maria Volonté as Vogel and Yves Montand as Jansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Le Cercle Rouge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Cercle Rouge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Cercle Rouge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Cercle Rouge (1970)?
- In US, Le Cercle Rouge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Cercle Rouge worth watching?
- Le Cercle Rouge holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Cercle Rouge?
- Le Cercle Rouge stars Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté, Yves Montand and Paul Crauchet.
- When was Le Cercle Rouge released?
- Le Cercle Rouge was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.