Bob le Flambeur (1956): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Bob le Flambeur is a 1956 action drama starring Guy Decomble as Police Commissary Ledru, Jean-Pierre Melville and Roger Duchesne. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $16,152 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Productions Cyme
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bob le Flambeur About?
The premise of Bob le Flambeur without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Paris, legendary gambler Bob Montagne is admired by everyone, even police inspector Ledru. When his luck fails, he loses friends and decides on one final heist: robbing the Deauville casino during the Grand Prix weekend when the vaults are brimming. He soon discovers the game is rigged and the police are closing in.
Bob le Flambeur Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- casino
- gambler
- police
- gambling
- french noir
- one last job
- 1950s
- protege
- caper
- prostitute
- pimp
- heist
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- deauville
- robbery
- money
- gambling addiction
- winning streak
- teenage girl
- nightlife
- loyalty
- cigarette smoking
- card game
- paris france
- betrayal
- murder
- racetrack
- poker
- horse farm
- slot machine
- roulette
- nightclub
- bar
- baccarat
- character name in title
- policeman
- night
- cat
- france
- heist crime
- planning a robbery
- cracking safe with stethoscope
- nightclub dancer
- cigar smoking
- lucky streak
- gambling winnings
- black and white film
- deauville france
- black and white
- voice over
- man slaps a woman
Bob le Flambeur Cast & Characters
Guy Decomble leads the cast as Police Commissary Ledru, with Jean-Pierre Melville as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) and Roger Duchesne as Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné.
- Guy Decomble as Police Commissary Ledru
- Jean-Pierre Melville as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Roger Duchesne as Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
- André Garet as Roger
Also Starring in Bob le Flambeur
· 8 more- Isabelle Corey Anne
- Gérard Buhr Marc
- Daniel Cauchy Paulo
- Claude Cerval Jean, the Croupier
- Howard Vernon McKimmie, the Sponsor
- Colette Fleury Suzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
- Simone Paris Yvonne
- René Havard Inspector Morin
Bob le Flambeur Plot Summary
What happens in Bob le Flambeur from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a tracking shot circling the Montmartre quarter where the story unfolds, and the director, Jean-Pierre Melville as narrator, frames the world with a stark observation:
c’est tout à la fois le ciel et l’enfer
Full summary
The whole story of Bob le Flambeur, scene by scene
Bob le Flambeur Box Office
Bob le Flambeur grossed $16,152 worldwide. $15,586 came from the US and Canada and $87 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.2K
- US & Canada
- $15.6K
- International
- $87
Bob le Flambeur Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bob le Flambeur.
How Well Do You Know Bob le Flambeur?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who serves as both director and narrator of the film?
Cars in Bob le Flambeur
23 cars on screen, including the 1955 Plymouth Belvedere and the 1951 Citroën 15 Six D.
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1955 Plymouth Belvedere Main role -
1951 Citroën 15 Six D Important role -
1951 Citroën 15 Six D Important role -
1954 Renault 4CV Important role
Bob le Flambeur Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Als Parijs Ontwaakt” and “Bob el Jugador”.
- Also known as
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- Als Parijs Ontwaakt
- Bob el Jugador
- Drei Uhr Nachts
- Bob The Gambler
- Spilleren Bob
- Bob, o Jogador
- Bob il giocatore
- Bob hazardér
- 赌徒鲍伯
- Боб-прожигатель
- 도박사 봅
- 賭博師ボブ
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- Μπόμπ ο χαρτοπαίκτης
- Kumarbaz Bob
- Боб–марнотратник
- Ryzykant
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Bob le Flambeur FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bob le Flambeur, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bob le Flambeur?
Bob le Flambeur runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Bob le Flambeur released?
Bob le Flambeur was released on August 24, 1956.
Who is in the cast of Bob le Flambeur?
Bob le Flambeur stars Guy Decomble as Police Commissary Ledru, Jean-Pierre Melville as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) and Roger Duchesne as Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Bob le Flambeur make at the box office?
Bob le Flambeur grossed $16,152 worldwide ($15,586 domestic, $87 international).
Does Bob le Flambeur have a post-credit scene?
No. Bob le Flambeur has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bob le Flambeur in?
The original language of Bob le Flambeur is French.
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