A sailor, who meets a lovely music hall singer during a police raid, falls in love. In a contest at a fair, he defeats a former boxing champ.
If you have about ninety minutes to kill and you like movies where men in very high-waisted pants hit each other, Un soir de rafle is probably worth your time. It’s perfect for people who miss the old-school vibe of 1930s Paris, back when everyone seemed to live in a music hall or a smoky gym. If you hate predictable s...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Carmine Gallone
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"If you have about ninety minutes to kill and you like movies where men in very high-waisted pants hit each other, Un soir de rafle is probably worth your time. It’s perfect for people who miss the old-school vibe of 1930s Paris, back when everyone seemed to live in a music hall or a smoky gym. If you hate predictable stories about guys getting distracted by fancy ladies and losing their way, you should definitely skip this one. The movie starts with a police raid. It’s messy and crowded, and th..."
Paul Barge
Henri-Georges Clouzot, Henri Decoin, Jacques Natanson, Jacques Théry
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