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The Viaduct
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
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Plot Summary
A gritty drama centered around a group of striking construction workers whose lives are thrown into turmoil. When a fellow worker is killed in a suspicious accident at a viaduct construction site, tensions escalate. The investigation into the death uncovers dark secrets and simmering resentments among the men, forcing them to confront their own morality and the harsh realities of their working lives.
Critical Reception
The Viaduct is a lesser-known but powerful British crime drama that effectively captures the harsh realities of working-class life and the tensions within a community during a period of industrial unrest. While not widely seen, it has garnered appreciation for its raw performances and atmospheric portrayal of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of working-class struggles.
Applauded for strong, gritty performances from its cast.
Noted for its tense atmosphere and realistic portrayal of industrial conflict.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available tend to highlight its authentic portrayal of a specific time and place in British working-class life, appreciating its gritty realism.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Lancashire, England, adding to its authentic working-class atmosphere.
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