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10 Movie Masterpieces of French Crime Cinema

"French crime films aren't just about criminals and violence, they're often about humanity itself. From fog-drenched ports to cold, minimalist Parisian apartments, these movies use theft, murder, and betrayal to explore themes of love, loneliness, and more.
Masters like Renoir, Melville, and Audiard turn suspense into poetry, and crime into character study. This list explores ten of the greatest French crime films, each a masterclass in tension, style, and acting in their own way."
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The Crime of Monsieur Lange (1936)
The Crime of Monsieur Lange (1936)
1
100%7.3
Port of Shadows (1938)
Port of Shadows (1938)
2
96%7.7
Panique (1946)
Panique (1946)
3
Les Diaboliques (1955)
Les Diaboliques (1955)
4
Rififi (1955)
Rififi (1955)
5
92%8.1
Pickpocket (1959)
Pickpocket (1959)
6
93%7.6
Shoot the Piano Player (1960)
Shoot the Piano Player (1960)
7
90%7.4
Le Samourai (1967)
Le Samourai (1967)
8
The Butcher (1970)
The Butcher (1970)
9
100%7.3
A Prophet (2009)
A Prophet (2009)
10
96%7.9
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