Distrust and uncertainty arise when four long-term inmates cautiously induct a new prisoner into their elaborate prison-break scheme.Distrust and uncertainty arise when four long-term inmates cautiously induct a new prisoner into their elaborate prison-break scheme.Distrust and uncertainty arise when four long-term inmates cautiously induct a new prisoner into their elaborate prison-break scheme.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total
Marc Michel
- Claude Gaspard
- (as Mark Michel)
Jean-Paul Coquelin
- Le lieutenant Grinval
- (as J. Paul Coquelin)
Albert Augier
- Un gardien
- (uncredited)
Jean Becker
- Un gardien
- (uncredited)
Mick Besson
- Deuxième plombier
- (uncredited)
Georges Bielec
- Figurant
- (uncredited)
Raymond Bour
- Un gardien
- (uncredited)
Philippe Dumat
- Un gardien
- (uncredited)
Gérard Hernandez
- Le détenu à l'infirmerie
- (uncredited)
Jean Luisi
- Un détenu
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe scene where three different characters take turns breaking through the concrete floor of their cell is filmed in a single, nearly four minute long, shot.
- GoofsMonseigneur steals sand and two ampules so that the inmates can MacGyver an hourglass and accurately measure time. After they succeed and test the hourglass, the inmates state the exact time in minutes one turn of the hourglass measures, while previously stating that none of them had any watch or clock.
(at around 1h 9 mins) This is not a goof. Just as the sand runs out prison/church bells ring. They had adjusted the improvised hour glass and sand volume after the nearby turret clock which can clearly be heard chiming three times. It is fairly common to broadcast the time by also striking the quarters well as the hours. At the beginning of the film during the establishing shot over La Santé Prison church bells can be also heard striking for a prolonged time.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Roland Darban: [stripped, facing the wall under guard] Poor Gaspard.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Mon père, il m'a sauvé la vie (2001)
Featured review
Absolutely stunning movie
I watched this masterpiece first time before 10 years and I was stunned. Now, I watched it before few days again and I am really surprised how this remarkable movie functions and become better and better. It is really ingenious portrait of human interaction and cooperation, great "prison-escape" drama that bring us unique way of telling story (in long shots) looking so realistic and powerful.
One of the best movies I've ever seen!
10/10
One of the best movies I've ever seen!
10/10
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- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- The Night Watch
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $34,588
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,756
- Jul 2, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $34,588
- Runtime2 hours 11 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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