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To Be a Crook (1965)

Movie ★ 5.8 93 min

Crime Drama

Four young people, tired of working life, decide that they can earn money from crime than they can from work. The film follows their training at the first "crime school", as well as their work.

Claude Lelouch Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 1965
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0058702
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Language
Studio
International Entertainment, , Les Films de la Pléiade

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Cast

Janine Magnan Janine Magnan Martine Jean-Pierre Kalfon Jean-Pierre Kalfon Jean-Pierre Jacques Portet Jacques Portet Jacques Amidou Amidou Amidou Pierre Barouh Pierre Barouh Pierre Betty Beckers Betty Beckers la prostituée Yane Barry Yane Barry la tenancière du bistrot Pierre Bourdon Annette Karsenti La Starlette / sa Doublure Gérard Sire Gérard Sire Reporter (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is To Be a Crook about?
Four young people, tired of working life, decide that they can earn money from crime than they can from work. The film follows their training at the first "crime school", as well as their work.
Who directed To Be a Crook?
To Be a Crook was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in To Be a Crook?
To Be a Crook stars Janine Magnan, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jacques Portet, Amidou.
When was To Be a Crook released?
To Be a Crook is a 1965 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch To Be a Crook?
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