Le Cercle Rouge (PG)

Crime has never been cooler. Deeply influenced by 1940s film noir, Jean-Pierre Melville’s crime thriller details the tensions within a gang of thieves as they plan a major robbery. It gave juicy parts to Alain Delon, Yves Montand and a rare dramatic role to the comic Bourvil. The heist climax matches that of “Rififi” (you just know something must go awry). The last word in French Cool – right down to the hats!