---
title: "The Crook"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-crook-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 120100
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# The Crook (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-crook-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Crook is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane, Les Productions Artistes Associés. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A thief known as Simon the Swiss navigates the ups and downs of his criminal profession."

### Why Watch
- directed by Claude Lelouch
- explores the crime genre

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action, thriller, and crime themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Claude Lelouch
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane, Les Productions Artistes Associés

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean-Louis Trintignant** as *Simon the Swiss*
- **Danièle Delorme** as *Janine*
- **Judith Magre** as *Ms. Gallois*
- **Aldo Maccione** as *Aldo Ferrari*
- **Yves Robert** as *Commissioner*
- **Amidou** as *Bill*
- **Christine Lelouch** as *Martine*
- **Charles Denner** as *Monsieur Gallois*
- **Pierre Zimmer** as *Martine's Husband*
- **Gabriella Giorgelli** as *L'italienne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Crook released?
The film was released in the United States on June 20, 1971.

### Q: What genres are associated with The Crook?
The film is categorized as action, thriller, and crime.

### Q: Who directed The Crook?
The film was directed by Claude Lelouch.

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is a thief known as Simon the Swiss.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is two hours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Crook — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/120100)
- [The Crook Buster (1925) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/9885-the-crook-buster/prehled/)

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