Touchez Pas Au Grisbi (UK-import)
Jacques Beckers co-writes and directs this classic film noir based on the novel by Albert Siminon. The film follows ageing underworld figure Max (Jean Gabin), who, with his colleague Riton (Rene Dary), has stolen 50 million francs in gold bars. When Riton's girlfriend decides to take up with rival gang boss Angelo (Lino Ventura), the whereabouts of the stolen money becomes clear, prompting Angelo to kidnap Riton and demand the money as ransom.