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The Hole

Original title: Le trou
  • 1960
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
21K
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Philippe Leroy, Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Raymond Meunier, and Marc Michel in The Hole (1960)
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Distrust and uncertainty arise when four long-term inmates cautiously induct a new prisoner into their elaborate prison-break scheme.Distrust and uncertainty arise when four long-term inmates cautiously induct a new prisoner into their elaborate prison-break scheme.Distrust and uncertainty arise when four long-term inmates cautiously induct a new prisoner into their elaborate prison-break scheme.

  • Director
    • Jacques Becker
  • Writers
    • José Giovanni
    • Jacques Becker
    • Jean Aurel
  • Stars
    • André Bervil
    • Jean Keraudy
    • Michel Constantin
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jacques Becker
    • Writers
      • José Giovanni
      • Jacques Becker
      • Jean Aurel
    • Stars
      • André Bervil
      • Jean Keraudy
      • Michel Constantin
    • 73User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:49
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    Le Trou - Rialto Pictures Trailer
    Le Trou - Rialto Pictures Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
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    Photos51

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    Top cast24

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    André Bervil
    • Le directeur de la prison
    Jean Keraudy
    Jean Keraudy
    • Roland Darbant
    Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin
    • Geo Cassine
    Philippe Leroy
    Philippe Leroy
    • Manu Borelli
    Raymond Meunier
    • Vossellin…
    Marc Michel
    Marc Michel
    • Claude Gaspard
    • (as Mark Michel)
    Jean-Paul Coquelin
    • Le lieutenant Grinval
    • (as J. Paul Coquelin)
    Eddy Rasimi
    • Bouboule
    Albert Augier
    • Un gardien
    • (uncredited)
    Jean Becker
    Jean Becker
    • Un gardien
    • (uncredited)
    Mick Besson
    • Deuxième plombier
    • (uncredited)
    Georges Bielec
    • Figurant
    • (uncredited)
    Raymond Bour
    • Un gardien
    • (uncredited)
    Lucien Camiret
    • Maurice Gaillardbois - Le détenu qui refuse de s'alimenter
    • (uncredited)
    Philippe Dumat
    Philippe Dumat
    • Un gardien
    • (uncredited)
    Durieu
      Gérard Hernandez
      Gérard Hernandez
      • Le détenu à l'infirmerie
      • (uncredited)
      Jean Luisi
      • Un détenu
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Jacques Becker
      • Writers
        • José Giovanni
        • Jacques Becker
        • Jean Aurel
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      Storyline

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      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        The scene where three different characters take turns breaking through the concrete floor of their cell is filmed in a single, nearly four minute long, shot.
      • Goofs
        When Geo checks the corridor with the mirror and takes a break to say goodbye to his cellmates, he leaves the mirror in the hole. However, when he goes back to checking the corridor he has to stick the mirror back into the hole first.
      • Quotes

        [last lines]

        Roland Darban: [stripped, facing the wall under guard] Poor Gaspard.

      • Connections
        Featured in Mon père, il m'a sauvé la vie (2001)

      User reviews73

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      9/10

      Absolutely stunning movie

      I watched this masterpiece first time before 10 years and I was stunned. Now, I watched it before few days again and I am really surprised how this remarkable movie functions and become better and better. It is really ingenious portrait of human interaction and cooperation, great "prison-escape" drama that bring us unique way of telling story (in long shots) looking so realistic and powerful.

      One of the best movies I've ever seen!

      10/10
      • arminio
      • Jun 6, 2002
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      Details

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      • Release date
        • February 14, 1997 (United States)
      • Countries of origin
        • France
        • Italy
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • The Night Watch
      • Production companies
        • Filmsonor
        • Play Art
        • Titanus
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $34,588
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $6,756
        • Jul 2, 2017
      • Gross worldwide
        • $34,588
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      Tech specs

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      • Runtime
        2 hours 11 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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