A gang of poverty-ridden juvenile delinquents progress from petty theft to hard crime, but a kindly judge manages to set most of them on the right path after they are finally apprehended..


Is it worth your time? If you like movies that smell like old film stock and have that specific, dusty 1930s European street vibe, then yeah, give it a go. It’s for the folks who don’t mind a bit of moralizing if the scenery is good. But if you’re looking for a hard-boiled crime thriller that stays dark until the end, ...

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"Is it worth your time? If you like movies that smell like old film stock and have that specific, dusty 1930s European street vibe, then yeah, give it a go. It’s for the folks who don’t mind a bit of moralizing if the scenery is good. But if you’re looking for a hard-boiled crime thriller that stays dark until the end, you’re going to be annoyed by how quickly everyone gets a hug and a second chance. The whole thing kicks off with these kids acting like they own the sidewalk. It’s all petty thef..."
Henri Duvernois, Joseph Henri, Victor Trivas, Alexandre Arnoux
France


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