Summaries

A government ministry's fast-rising head of security asks a shadowy fixer, Meursault, to steal a bag from an armored truck. Meursault goes to Théo, a former night club owner, in prison for two years on false charges, who's being released in exchange for information about Montreal's underworld. Théo agrees to steal the bag for money and safe passage to the US for himself and his son Robin. Théo brings in two helpers, Gilder, ex-con and set designer, and Roxanne, Gilder's friend, a tough-minded petty thief. Their elaborate plan blows up when a guard, Marcel, takes his responsibilities too seriously. What happens to father and son? Will any of the thieves escape?—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • neo noir
  • father son relationship
  • gay interest
  • gay protagonist
  • armored car robbery
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Mar 4, 1986
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin Canada
Language French
Filming locations Montréal, Québec, Canada
Production companies National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Les Films Vision 4 Radio Canada Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 26m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio

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