Bob le Flambeur (1956)
Bob le flambeur
Overview
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
Where to watch Bob le Flambeur
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | MUBI | — | — |
| New Zealand | MUBI | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +4 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +4 |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | Raro Video, The Film Club | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Bob le Flambeur in 15 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Bob le Flambeur about?
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him. Bob le Flambeur is a Drama, Action, Crime movie, released on 1956-08-24, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Bob le Flambeur worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bob le Flambeur 7.3 out of 10 from 308 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Bob le Flambeur?
In the United States, Bob le Flambeur is free to watch on Kanopy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast
- Roger Duchesne as Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
- Isabelle Corey as Anne
- Daniel Cauchy as Paulo
- Gérard Buhr as Marc
- Guy Decomble as Police Commissary Ledru
- Claude Cerval as Jean, the Croupier
- Howard Vernon as McKimmie, the Sponsor
- Colette Fleury as Suzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
- Simone Paris as Yvonne
- René Havard as Inspector Morin
- André Garet as Roger
- Jean-Pierre Melville as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Sources
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