Don't Touch the Loot

1954

French

7.7

♡ 8

liberation of hostage

noir

paris, france

ransom

Jacques Becker Director

Lino Ventura as Angelo Fraiser

Marilyn Buferd as Betty

Jeanne Moreau as Josy

Dominique Davray as Une prostituée

Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey -- who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max's dreams of the perfect retirement.