Borsalino
Seen it?1970 | 125 min | Crime, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction or Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
In 1930s Marseilles two small-time crooks decide to join forces when they meet while brawling over a woman. Starting with fixed horse races and boxing matches, they soon find themselves doing jobs for the local gangster bosses. When they decide to go into the business for themselves, their easy-going approach to crime starts to change.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$35 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Deray
- Jean-Paul BelmondoFrançois Capella
- Alain DelonRoch Siffredi
- Catherine RouvelLola
- Françoise ChristopheSimone Escarguel
- Corinne MarchandMrs. Rinaldi
- Laura AdaniMrs. Siffredi, Roch's Mother
- Nicole CalfanGinette
- Hélène RémyLydia
- Odette PiquetSinger
- Mario DavidMario