Tourbillon (1953)
Directed by Alfred Rode

Crime / Thriller

Film Synopsis

A bank robbery is to be filmed in a jeweller's job in Marseilles.  Without the director's knowledge, the actors are replaced by crooks who run off with their loot.  The police's investigation brings them into contact with the music hall scene in Marseilles.  Through a well-known performer, Fred Maurin, and his young protégée Lily, they uncover the ringleader of a band of crooks.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Alfred Rode
  • Script: Ernst Neubach
  • Cinematographer: Marc Fossard
  • Music: Louiguy
  • Cast: Monique Aïssata (Myriam), Raymond Cordy (Le régisseur), Claudine Dupuis (Lily Latour), Roger Karl (Un truand), Marcello Pagliero (Julio Spoletti), Pierre-Louis (L'inspecteur Garnaud), Alfred Rode (Anton Privala), Jean Servais (Fred Maurin), Guy Derlan, Darling Légitimus, Jean Tissier
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 88 min

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