A Cop (1972)
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- PG
- 1h 38min
- Crime, Thriller
- 1972 (Portugal)
- Movie
After a shaky first heist, a group of thieves plan an even more elaborate and risky second heist.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Alain Delon | ... |
Commissaire Edouard Coleman
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| Richard Crenna | ... |
Simon
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| Catherine Deneuve | ... |
Cathy
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| Riccardo Cucciolla | ... |
Paul Weber
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| Michael Conrad | ... |
Louis Costa
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| Paul Crauchet | ... |
Morand
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| Simone Valère | ... |
Paul's wife
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| André Pousse | ... |
Marc Albouis
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| Jean Desailly | ... |
Distinguished gentleman who was robbed a statue
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Valérie Wilson | ... |
Gaby
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| Henri Marteau | ... |
Police officer instructor of shooting
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Catherine Rethi |
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Louis Grandidier |
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Philippe Gasté | ... |
Un policier
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Dominique Zentar |
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Jako Mica |
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Jo Tafanelli |
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Stan Dylik |
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Georges Florian |
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Jean Minisini | ... |
Mathieu la Valise ('Suitcase Matthew')
(as Léon Minisini)
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Roger Fradet |
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Jacques Galland |
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Jean-Pierre Posier |
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Jacques Leroy |
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Michel Fretault |
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Gene Moyle |
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Nicole Témime |
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| Pierre Vaudier |
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| Pamela Stanford | ... |
Danseuse au Simon's (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jean-Pierre Melville | ||
Written by
| Jean-Pierre Melville | ... | () |
Produced by
| Robert Dorfmann | ... | producer |
| Ennio Nobili | ... | co-producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Michel Colombier | ||
Cinematography by
| Walter Wottitz | ||
Editing by
| Patricia Nény | ||
Editorial Department
| Marie-Josée Audiard | ... | assistant editor (as Marie-José Audiard) |
| Sophie Tatischeff | ... | assistant editor (as Sophie Tati) |
Production Design by
| Théobald Meurisse | ... | (as Théo Meurisse) |
Set Decoration by
| Pierre Charron | ||
Costume Design by
| Colette Baudot | ||
Makeup Department
| Michel Deruelle | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jean Drouin | ... | unit manager |
| Phillip Kenny | ... | unit production manager |
| Pierre Saint-Blancat | ... | production manager (as Pierre Saint Blancat) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean-François Delon | ... | first assistant director |
| Bernard Girardot | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Marc Grunebaum | ... | assistant director |
| Philippe Martin | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Pierre Tati | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| René Albouze | ... | property master |
| Enrique Sonois | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| André Hervée | ... | sound recordist |
| Maurice Laumain | ... | sound editor |
| Jean Nény | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| André Domage | ... | camera operator |
| Valery Ivanow | ... | first assistant camera (as Valéry Ivanow) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yves Saint-Laurent | ... | costume designer: Catherine Deneuve's black dress |
Location Management
| Phillip Kenny | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Florence Moncorgé-Gabin | ... | script girl (as Florence Moncorgé) |
Additional Crew
| Georges Pansu | ... | title designer |
| Jean Berger | ... | voice dubbing: Richard Crenna (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Allied Artists Pictures (1975) (United States) (theatrical)
- Belga Films (1973) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Bibliotheque (2020) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Columbia Pictures (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Euro International Films (1972) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Filmax (1973) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1972) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Les Films Corona (1972) (France) (theatrical)
- Nederland Film (1973) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Rialto Pictures (2013) (United States) (theatrical) (reissue)
- Sophie Dulac Distribution (2015) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Towa. (1972) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1973) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- ARTE (2021) (France) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1976) (France) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1979) (France) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1985) (France) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1988) (France) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1991) (France) (tv)
- Arthaus (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Arthaus (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Arthaus (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Atlas Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Audio Video Magnetics (1983) (Greece) (VHS)
- ClassicLine (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- La Cinq (1987) (France) (tv)
- La Cinq (1990) (France) (tv)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- M6 (1993) (France) (tv)
- Panorama Distributions (2010) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- Star Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- StudioCanal (2007) (France) (DVD)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- Télévision Suisse-Romande (TSR) (1978) (Switzerland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Yves Saint Laurent (wardrobe: La robe noire de Mademoiselle Deneuve est de)
- Jeanne Nataf (furs)
- Eurocitel (titles)
- Studios de Boulogne (studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Bank robbery in small town ends with one of the robbers being wounded. The loot from the robbery is just an asset for the even more spectacular heist. Simon, gang leader and Paris night club owner, must also deal with police comissaire Edouard Colemane, who happens to be his good friend.
Written by Dragan Antulov |
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Box Office
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $4,545,594 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When planning the train robbery they calculate a time frame of 20 minutes. When the robbery actually takes place, the sequence is exactly 20 minutes long. See more » |
| Goofs | A tag is visible on Coleman's black tie when he exits the private room at the club with Cathy and Simon. The tag is not there when he enters the room. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Code Name: Melville (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | C'est ainsi que les Choses Arrivent See more » |
| Quotes |
Commissaire Edouard Coleman:
The only feelings mankind has ever inspired in policemen are those of indifference and derision. See more » |