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Rififi 1955

“...Means Trouble!”

Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Director
Jules Dassin
Networks
Indusfilms, Société Nationale Pathé Cinéma, Prima Films
★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 CrimeThrillerDrama Released
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What is Rififi?

Rififi is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1955
Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Release date
Apr 13, 1955
Studios
Indusfilms, Société Nationale Pathé Cinéma, Prima Films
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
Episode runtime
~118 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Indusfilms, Société Nationale Pathé Cinéma, Prima Films

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Rififi is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Indusfilms, Société Nationale Pathé Cinéma, Prima Films. Current status: Released.

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“A newly freed thief plans a daring jewel heist that spirals out of control.”

Reasons to watch
  • Intricate heist planning
  • Stylish black‑and‑white cinematography
  • Taut, character‑driven tension
Keep in mind
  • Pacing may feel deliberate for contemporary viewers
  • Violent consequences follow the robbery

Watch it if you appreciate classic French crime dramas with meticulous heist craftsmanship.

The film’s gritty crime violence and mature themes make it appropriate for adult audiences.

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When was Rififi released?

Rififi was released in France in 1955 and in the United States on June 5 1956.

What language is the film in?

Rififi is a French-language film.

What is the runtime?

The film runs approximately 1 hour 58 minutes.

What genre does Rififi belong to?

It is classified as a crime, thriller, and drama film.

Is the film in color?

Rififi was shot in black‑and‑white.

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