---
title: "Rififi"
year: 1955
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rififi-1955"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 934
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rififi (1955) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rififi-1955

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newly freed thief plans a daring jewel heist that spirals out of control."

### Why Watch
- Intricate heist planning
- Stylish black‑and‑white cinematography
- Taut, character‑driven tension

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel deliberate for contemporary viewers
- Violent consequences follow the robbery
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s gritty crime violence and mature themes make it appropriate for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, noir, tense, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jules Dassin
- **Networks / Studios**: Indusfilms, Société Nationale Pathé Cinéma, Prima Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean Servais** as *Tony le Stéphanois*
- **Carl Möhner** as *Jo le Suedois*
- **Robert Manuel** as *Mario Ferrati*
- **Janine Darcey** as *Louise*
- **Pierre Grasset** as *Louis Grutter aka Louis le Tatoué*
- **Robert Hossein** as *Rémi Grutter*
- **Marcel Lupovici** as *Pierre Grutter*
- **Dominique Maurin** as *Tonio*
- **Magali Noël** as *Viviane*
- **Marie Sabouret** as *Mado*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Rififi released?
Rififi was released in France in 1955 and in the United States on June 5 1956.

### Q: What language is the film in?
Rififi is a French-language film.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour 58 minutes.

### Q: What genre does Rififi belong to?
It is classified as a crime, thriller, and drama film.

### Q: Is the film in color?
Rififi was shot in black‑and‑white.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rififi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/934)
- [Rififi – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rififi)
- [Rififi in the City - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rififi_in_the_City)
- [Rififí en la ciudad (1963) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/36978-rififi-en-la-ciudad/prehled/)
- [Rififi (2009)](https://www.sms.cz/film/rififi)

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