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The Albatross
A prisoner escapes and kidnaps a woman with her he falls in love. He's involved in a bad business where politicians and underworld are leading the dance. He'll die like the albatross in Baudelaire's poem.
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Plot Summary
A daring bank robber, known as 'The Albatross', plans an elaborate heist in Paris. He assembles a team of specialists, including a safecracker and a getaway driver, to execute the complex plan. However, as they get closer to their target, internal tensions and the watchful eye of the police threaten to unravel their operation.
Critical Reception
The Albatross is a stylish and suspenseful crime thriller, lauded for its taut direction, charismatic lead performance, and meticulous attention to detail in depicting the mechanics of a heist. While it might not reach the iconic status of some of Melville's other works, it is still considered a solid entry in the genre, appreciated for its cool, detached atmosphere and gripping narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful heist sequences and stylish direction.
Jean-Paul Belmondo's performance as the enigmatic robber is a highlight.
The film captures Melville's signature cool and detached tone effectively.
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Fun Fact
Although Jean-Paul Belmondo plays the lead, he famously performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a particularly daring scene involving a speeding train.
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