Le trou
Four prisoners in a French jail risk revealing their elaborate escape plan to a new cellmate, testing trust and survival as they dig through concrete toward uncertain freedom.
“Poor Gaspard...”
Synopsis
Four prison inmates are in the process of planning a literal escape by digging their way out of jail when a new prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is placed in their cell. They decide to take a chance and reveal their plan to him. Over the course of three days, the group of prisoners and friends use a bed post to break through the concrete floor and begin their journey through the sewer system. However, their escape remains far from certain.
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Edited by Marguerite RenoirShot by Ghislain CloquetScored by Philippe ArthuysDesigned by Rino Mondellini
Box Office
1960 · Box office
Grossed $33K worldwide
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Also known as
- Das Lochde
- The Holeen
- La evasiónes
- Il bucoit
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Cast & Crew
19 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Andre Bervil
as Le directeur de la prison
Jean Keraudy
as Roland Darbant
Michel Constantin
as Geo Cassine
Philippe Leroy
as Manu Borelli
Raymond Meunier
as Monseigneur
Marc Michel
as Claude Gaspard
Jean Paul Coquelin
as Le lieutenant Grinval
Eddy Rasimi
as Bouboule
Albert Augier
as Un gardien
Jean Becker
as Un gardien
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1Writers
3Producers
1Other crew
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