Bob le Flambeur (1956)
Kernel Score: 81% · 292 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
Released: 1956-08-24
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Bob le Flambeur
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.
Bob le Flambeur parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Bob le Flambeur is a classic French crime drama about an aging gambler planning a casino heist.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Central themes of gambling are woven throughout, along with some drinking in nightlife settings.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Roger Duchesne as Robert 'Bob le Flambeur' Montagné
- Isabelle Corey as Anne
- Daniel Cauchy as Paulo
- Gérard Buhr as Marc
- Guy Decomble as Police Commissary Ledru
- Claude Cerval as Jean, the Croupier
- Howard Vernon as McKimmie, the Sponsor
- Colette Fleury as Suzanne, Jean's Girlfriend
- Simone Paris as Yvonne
- René Havard as Inspector Morin
Bob le Flambeur FAQ
Is Bob le Flambeur good?
Bob le Flambeur has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 292 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bob le Flambeur?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bob le Flambeur OK for kids?
Bob le Flambeur is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Bob le Flambeur is a classic French crime drama about an aging gambler planning a casino heist.
What movies are like Bob le Flambeur?
If you liked Bob le Flambeur, try Le Samouraï, Rififi, Purple Noon and See You Up There.