Le Cercle Rouge_
Original: Le Cercle rouge
"No place to hide . . . nowhere to run . . ."
When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
Starring
Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Le Cercle Rouge was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance enc...
Le Cercle Rouge is a Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 2h 20m.
CAST (20)
Alain Delon
Corey
Bourvil
Commissioner François Mattei
Gian Maria Volonté
Vogel
Yves Montand
Jansen
François Périer
Santi
Paul Crauchet
The Receiver
André Ekyan
Rico
Paul Amiot
Marchand, Inspector General of Police
Pierre Collet
Prison Guard
Jean-Pierre Posier
Mattei's Assistant
Yves Arcanel
Committing magistrate
René Berthier
Judiciary Police Director
Anna Douking
Corey's old girlfriend
Jean-Marc Boris
Jean-Marc, Santi's Son
Robert Favart
Salesman at Mauboussin
Jean Franval
Hotel keeper
Jean Champion
Level-crossing guard
Yvan Chiffre
Policeman
Roger Fradet
Policeman
JJ
Jean-Pierre Janic
Paul, Rico's henchman
STUDIOS (3)
Euro International Films
Les Films Corona
Selenia Cinematografica
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Le Cercle Rouge about?
When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
How long is Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge has a runtime of 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Who stars in Le Cercle Rouge?
The cast of Le Cercle Rouge includes Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté, Yves Montand, François Périer.
What is the rating of Le Cercle Rouge?
Le Cercle Rouge has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 705 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Thriller