Le Doulos (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1962, Le Doulos is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 108 minutes. “Raw! Shocking! Savage!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enigmatic gangster Silien may or may not be responsible for informing on Faugel, who was just released from prison and is already involved in what should be a simple heist. By the end of this brutal, twisting, and multilayered policier, who will be left to trust?
Who’s in it. Le Doulos stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Silien, Serge Reggiani as Maurice Faugel, Jean Desailly as The Superintendant Clain and René Lefèvre as Gilbert Varnove, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Le Doulos has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Doulos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Doulos tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Doulos (1962)?
- In US, Le Doulos is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Doulos worth watching?
- Le Doulos holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Doulos?
- Le Doulos stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani, Jean Desailly, René Lefèvre and Marcel Cuvelier.
- When was Le Doulos released?
- Le Doulos was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.