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Un pied dans le crime
A judge is called upon to judge a crime of which he is the guilty party. This case of conscience, whether or not to confess his crime, is the pretext for many improbable acts of boorishness, a ferocious spectacle of human relations, unbearable to watch... if laughter were not there to detach us from it.
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Plot Summary
A former gangster, freed after 18 years in prison, returns to his old life in Marseille with plans to go straight. However, his past connections and a desire for revenge quickly pull him back into the dangerous underworld. He finds himself entangled with old rivals and new threats, forcing him to confront the violence he tried to leave behind.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Roschdy Zem and Niels Arestrup. The gritty atmosphere and attempt at a modern gangster narrative were noted, though some found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praises for strong performances from the lead actors.
Appreciated for its gritty portrayal of the Marseille underworld.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Information not available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Marseille, France, to capture the authentic atmosphere of the city's criminal underworld.
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