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Rififi (re-release) (2000): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Rififi (re-release) is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Jules Dassin, starring Jean Servais, Robert Manuel and Carl Möhner. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes. Critics gave it 97 on Metacritic.

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Rififi (re-release) (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Jules Dassin
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime , Film-Noir
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is Rififi (re-release) About?

The premise of Rififi (re-release) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a prison sentence, a compelling thief seeks vengeance against a ruthless gangster who has wronged him. He plans an elaborate heist, but when things go wrong, he finds himself embroiled in a dangerous world of crime, betrayal, and deadly consequences. Tony must fight to survive and reclaim what was taken from him, facing perilous situations and challenging his own sense of morality.

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Cast & crew

Rififi (re-release) Cast

Jean Servais leads the cast, with Robert Manuel and Carl Möhner. Directed by Jules Dassin.

From the director

More from Jules Dassin

More films directed by Jules Dassin, best-rated first: The Naked City, Brute Force, The Law and Night and the City (re-release).

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Ratings

Rififi (re-release) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rififi (re-release) 97 on Metacritic.

Plot

Rififi (re-release) Plot Summary

What happens in Rififi (re-release) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tony “le Stéphanois,” a seasoned criminal fresh out of a five-year prison sentence for a jewel heist, finds himself struggling on the streets. His friend Jo approaches him with a reckless proposal from their mutual acquaintance Mario: a bold smash-and-grab at a Parisian jeweler’s front window. Despite the allure, Tony initially declines. However, his heart grows heavy when he discovers that his former girlfriend, Mado, has been romanced by the notorious gangster and nightclub owner, Pierre Grutter, during his absence.

Full summary

The whole story of Rififi (re-release), scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rififi (re-release)?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character, a former convict skilled in jewel heists?

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FAQ

Rififi (re-release) FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Rififi (re-release), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rififi (re-release)?

Rififi (re-release) runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Rififi (re-release) released?

Rififi (re-release) was released on July 21, 2000.

Who directed Rififi (re-release)?

Rififi (re-release) was directed by Jules Dassin.

More films by Jules Dassin

Who is in the cast of Rififi (re-release)?

Rififi (re-release) stars Jean Servais, Robert Manuel and Carl Möhner.

How is Rififi (re-release) rated?

Rififi (re-release) has 97 on Metacritic.

Does Rififi (re-release) have a post-credit scene?

No. Rififi (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rififi (re-release) in?

The original language of Rififi (re-release) is French.

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