La Nuit des traqués (1959) Directed by Bernard-Roland
Drama
aka: The Night of the Hunted
Film Synopsis
In the Belgium town of Antwerp, Taratas is the leader of a gang of
delinquents who revels in his cruelty. He is both loathed and
feared by his followers, but they dare not rebel against him.
Taratas goes too far, however, when he decides to mutilate a monkey
that has been reared with affection. Knives are drawn and Victor
ends up killing Taratas. That night, Victor and a friend place
the body in a car they have 'borrowed', hoping to drive it to a place
where they can dispose of it. Unfortunately, neither of them
knows how to drive a car. Victor's sister Josette then turns up
and is persuaded to help them to avoid getting into trouble. When
they finally manage to get rid of the body by throwing it into the sea,
the trio think this is the end of the matter. Unfortunately, they
were spotted by a homeless immigrant who intends to turn the situation
to his advantage...
Cast: Philippe Clay (Taretta),
Juliette Mayniel (Josette),
Sami Frey (Victor dit Vicky),
Folco Lulli (Lino),
Michel Dumoulin (Bernard),
Claude Mercutio (Georges),
Patricia Karim (La fille du bar),
Michèle Bardollet (Line dite Patte en l'air),
Georgette Anys (La patronne du café),
Claude Titre (Michel - le fiancé),
Daniel Gérard (Rico),
André Weber,
Claude Figus,
Josette Roland,
Luc Olivier,
Gabriel Gobin,
André Guise,
Jean Roy,
Moustache,
Jacques Chabassol
Country: France / Belgium
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 85 min
Aka:The Night of the Hunted
French cinema during the Nazi Occupation
Even in the dark days of the Occupation, French cinema continued to impress with its artistry and diversity.
It was American film noir and pulp fiction that kick-started the craze for thrillers in 1950s France and made it one of the most popular and enduring genres.
From Jean Renoir to François Truffaut, French cinema has no shortage of truly great filmmakers, each bringing a unique approach to the art of filmmaking.