What if the week started in thriller mode? But be careful, in very high level thriller mode! If the idea strikes you, then you should contact Arte, the channel that this Monday night broadcasts the excellent Class all risks, hosted by the giants Jean-Paul Belmondo and Lino Ventura.
Released in theaters in 1960, Class all risks, one of Jean-Paul Belmondo’s lesser-known gems, tells the story of Abel Davos (Ventura), a gangster on the run who was sentenced to death in absentia and wanted by the police. Italy. On the brink of discovery, he returns to France, but a shootout breaks out, killing his wife and friend Raymond. Left alone with his children, Abel calls his friends Ryton and Fargier to come and pick them up in Nice. They are sent a trusted man, Erik Stark (Belmondo).
All risk classes is an adaptation of the book by Jose Giovanni, inspired by the final years of Abel Danos (Abel Davos in the film). Dark and haunting, this timeless, realistic piece is clearly worth it for its excellent acting duo. The alchemy between these two huge names in French cinema works beautifully and is a real treat for any self-respecting moviegoer.
Shooting… on a hidden camera!
FYI, the set-up at the beginning of the movie was filmed on Milan Avenue… using a hidden camera! Claude Saute actually did not inform anyone about the filming, a radical bias that caused quite a stir, with the actors being chased by mobs!
Fiction All risk classesA true classic of detective cinema, it was a huge public success with more than 1.7 million viewers in French cinemas. Don’t miss your chance to discover this little gem!
Tonight at Arte at 20:55.
Source: Allocine
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