Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954)

Max, a seasoned gangster turned sophisticated bon-vivant, and his loyal partner Riton have hit the jackpot: eight gold bars worth a staggering 50-million francs. The golden bounty, their ticket to a quiet retirement, is safely stashed away, a secret only shared between the two. Life seems to be set for the duo until Riton's weary mistress Josy enters the picture with her new lover, Angelo, a ruthless rival gangster. With her attraction to Riton fading, Josy finds solace in Angelo's menacing charm, unaware of the brewing storm. A loose comment from Riton brings the hidden treasure into Angelo's crosshairs, setting off a deadly game of cat and mouse. Angelo, hungry for the 'grisbi' (loot), abducts Riton, hoping to force Max's hand. Max, unfazed by Angelo's audacity, finds himself at a crossroads. Will he surrender his golden retirement to save his partner, or will he risk it all for the fortune they've painstakingly amassed? He reaches out to his old allies for help, but Angelo's proposition hangs heavy in the air - Max's partner for his precious gold. This thrilling tale of loyalty, greed, and old-school gangster rivalry paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.

Touchez Pas au Grisbi is a crime movie featuring Jean Gabin and directed by Jacques Becker.

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