We're No Angels (1955)

In the heart of the holiday season, the notorious trio of Joseph, Albert, and Jules, ingeniously escape the grim confines of Devil's Island, only to find themselves washed ashore in a quaint French coastal town. Their initial plan is simple: rob the local store for money, clothes, and a ticket out of town. However, fate has a different plan as they take on the guise of roofers to blend with the locals. The store, a modest establishment owned by the struggling Ducotel family, serves as their target. But as they delve deeper into the lives of the Ducotels, the convicts find themselves entwined in a web of exploitation spun by André Trochard, the miserly and cruel proprietor. The Ducotels, despite their meager means, extend a warm welcome to the trio, inviting them to share the joyous spirit of Christmas. Touched by their kindness and the innocent charm of the Ducotel's daughter, the hardened felons find their initial intentions wavering. Instead of exploiting the family's trust, they resolve to assist the Ducotels. As Christmas Eve unfolds, the trio is no longer the villains they once were. Their cunning and street-smarts are now employed not for their escape, but to liberate the Ducotel family from Trochard's tyranny. "We're No Angels" is an unexpected Christmas tale of redemption and camaraderie, where three convicts, armed with only their wits and the help of an unlikely pet, transform from feared fugitives to unlikely heroes. The movie beautifully captures the spirit of the season, reminding us that even the most hardened hearts can soften in the face of kindness and compassion.

We're No Angels is a comedy movie featuring Humphrey Bogart.

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