Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
Kernel Score: 87% · 711 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1970-10-19
Runtime: 140 minutes
Where to watch Le Cercle Rouge
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
Le Cercle Rouge parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Le Cercle Rouge is a classic French crime thriller involving a jewel heist, murder, and alcoholism.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features an escaped murderer, a heist, gang crime, and police pursuit.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — A key character, Jansen, is depicted as a current alcoholic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Alain Delon as Corey
- Bourvil as Commissioner François Mattei
- Gian Maria Volonté as Vogel
- Yves Montand as Jansen
- François Périer as Santi
- Paul Crauchet as The Receiver
- André Ekyan as Rico
- Paul Amiot as Marchand, Inspector General of Police
- Pierre Collet as Prison Guard
- Jean-Pierre Posier as Mattei's Assistant
Le Cercle Rouge FAQ
Is Le Cercle Rouge good?
Le Cercle Rouge has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 711 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Le Cercle Rouge?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Le Cercle Rouge OK for kids?
Le Cercle Rouge is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Le Cercle Rouge is a classic French crime thriller involving a jewel heist, murder, and alcoholism.
What movies are like Le Cercle Rouge?
If you liked Le Cercle Rouge, try Rififi, Le Samouraï, Reservoir Dogs and The Night of the Hunter.