

Jean Gabin's final hunt: a killer falls for his last victim in grimy '70s Marseilles.
Whilst being transferred to a psychiatric hospital, a ruthless serial killer Gassot makes a break and goes on the run. He arrives in Marseilles, intending to escape abroad. Here, he falls for a young prostitute, Gerda.
Acting
Jean Gabin's weathered final performance as the weary commissioner.
Cinematography
Marseilles port rendered in grimy, gorgeous '70s palette.

Director
Denys de La Patellière
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jean Gabin died months after release; this was his penultimate film. He reportedly insisted on doing his own stunts despite failing health.
Part of the 'polar' tradition that influenced '70s American neo-noir—Michael Mann later cited French crime films of this era as touchstones for 'Thief' and 'Heat'.