La Grande Illusion
(1937) [G]

The setting is World War I where three French Army prisoners of war from widely differing backgrounds, share a common interest in an escape. An internationally acclaimed production which highlights the senselessness of war. French dialogue.  More

The Sicilian Clan
(1969) [M]

Top shelf French crime thriller. Two criminals join forces to steal millions of pounds worth of jewelery which are to be shown to the public in Venice. The heist is to take place on an aircraft. Excellent score by Ennio Morricone.

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Any Number Can Win
(1963) [M]

A prototypical heist flick. Old ex-con Jean Gabin is looking for one last score before he retires -- the robbery of a casino on the French Riveria. He enlists Delon, a cocky punk, to help him. Has all of the features: old guy looking for one last score, young active guy who still sort of needs to...  More

Pepe Le Moko
(1937) [PG]

Arguably one of the most influential films of all time, Julien Duvivier's masterpiece Pépé le Moko is a triumph of classical French cinema, and the break out role for superstar Jean Gabin.

Notorious gangster Pépé le Moko is a criminal mastermind. Having eluded the French...  More