Le Deuxième Souffle
Nov 01 1966
•3h 30m
•Action, Drama, Crime
A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in.
Cast
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Lino Ventura
Gustave 'Gu' Minda
Paul Meurisse
Commissioner Blot
Christine Fabréga
Simone, aka 'Manouche'
Michel Constantin
Alban, Manouche's bodyguard
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