Borsalino 1970
“They're going after what they want. And what they want is everything.”
What is Borsalino?
Borsalino is a 1970 franco-italian crime film directed by Jacques Deray. Set in 1930s Marseilles, the plot follows two small-time crooks who meet while brawling over a woman and decide to partner up.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- May 19, 1970
- Studios
- Marianne Productions, Adel Productions, Mars Film
- Genres
- Crime, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Borsalino is a 1970 franco-italian crime film directed by Jacques Deray. Set in 1930s Marseilles, the plot follows two small-time crooks who meet while brawling over a woman and decide to partner up. Their criminal activities begin with fixing boxing matches and horse races before they transition to working for local gangster bosses and eventually attempting to start their own business.
The film is an adaptation of the novel Bandits à... and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon, and Catherine Rouvel. It blends elements of comedy and drama within the gangster genre, tracking the evolution of the protagonists as their easy-going approach to crime begins to change.
Should you watch it?
“Two small-time crooks in 1930s Marseilles join forces to climb the criminal underworld.”
- Features the pairing of lead actors Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alain Delon
- Depicts the rise of criminals from fixed races to working for gangster bosses
- Offers a blend of crime, comedy, and drama
- The story involves a shift from an easy-going approach to crime to a more serious one
Watch it if you enjoy period gangster films about the partnership of two ambitious criminals.
This PG-rated crime comedy and drama has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who stars in Borsalino?
The film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon, and Catherine Rouvel.
What is the setting of the movie?
The movie is set in Marseilles during the 1930s.
How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Is it based on a book?
Yes, it is an adaptation of the novel Bandits à...
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