Bob Le Flambeur (1956)

Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville
Starred Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy ...
1956, France, French

A French heist from an infamous heist movie director, Jean-Pierre Melville. You can see this movie listed in some of Top Robbery Movies lists. The movie focuses on its protagonists more than the heist itself, and we sail for a very different heist movie experience. This time, the mastermind of the robbery is a gambler.  I, of course, can`t say if you will like it very much or not, but I guarantee that the movie will gain a unique place in your robbery / heist movie experience. Especially, if you are a heist movies amateur, you cannot pass Melville.

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If you look for;

a serious robbery movie

surprises

a movie mainly focuses on the characters

a different approach on the genre

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might also like;

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Henry`s Crime (2010)

The Italian Job (2013)

Le Premier Cercle (2009)

The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
Bande à part / Band of Outsiders (1964) 
I soliti ignori / Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)
The Asphalt Jungle (1950)  

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If you liked this move, IMDb believes you might also like;

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Rififi (1955)
Le Cercle Rouge (1970) 

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Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Casino Robbery
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 3/5

Actors' Performances: 4/5

Excitement Level: 3/5

Surprise Level: 5/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 4/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 4/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 4/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.