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The Christmas Tree 1969 1 and a half stars

      G, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: When Wolves Cry

Director: Terence Young
Cast: William Holden, Virna Lisi, Bourvil, Brook Fuller, Madeleine Damien, Friedrich von Ledebur, Mario Feliciani, Yves Barsacq, Georges Douking, Michel Thomass, Jean-Pierre Castaldi

  Dealing with the impending death of his 10-year-old son Pascal (Brook Fuller) following radiation contamination, French-American millionaire Laurent (William Holden) devotes his own life to ensure Pascal's happiness.    1 User Review

The Dirty Game 1965 2 stars

    N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Terence Young
Cast: Henry Fonda, Robert Ryan, Mario Adorf, Peter van Eyck, Vittorio Gassman, Annie Girardot, Bourvil, Robert Hossein, Jacques Sernas

  This film is actually three different stories involving espionage. It is filled with the suspenseful intrigue of international drama found in the covert side of world politics.

Les Miserables 1958 2 stars

    N/R, 210 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Cast: Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Rene Fleur, Fernand Ledoux, Christian Fourcade, Jean Ozenne, Bernard Musson, Daniele Delorme, Bourvil, Julienne Paroli, Edmond Ardisson, Giani Esposito

  This version of Victor Hugo's tale, though often plodding, is more true to his work than most. Jean Gabin plays the convicted Jean Valjean who is dogged for many years by the cruel policeman, Javert (Bernard Blier).

The Red Circle 1970 3 and a half stars

    N/R, 140 min.
Genre: Foreign / Action / Drama / Thriller
aka: Le Cercle rouge

Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonte, Yves Montand, Paul Crauchet, Paul Amiot, Pierre Collet, Andre Ekyan, Jean-Pierre Posier, Francois Perier, Yves Arcanel, Jean Champion, Jean-Marc Boris, Yvan Chiffre, Rene Berthier

  Suave thief Corey (Alaine Delon) is released from prison at the same time that criminal Vogel (Gian Maria Volonte) escapes from custody. After Corey robs his mob boss Rico (Andre Ekyan), he teams up with Vogel and sharpshooter Jansen (Yves Montand) to pull off a sophisticated jewel heist. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Mattei (Bourvil), from whom Vogel escaped, will do anything to bring the thieves to justice, with the mob boss also in the hunt. A great heist film.

Movie Quick Pick

1. The Christmas Tree (1969)
aka: When Wolves Cry
2. The Dirty Game (1965)
3. Les Miserables (1958)
4. The Red Circle (1970)
aka: Le Cercle rouge

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