A Bullet in the Gun Barrel

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel

1958 · 95 min · ★ 5.4 · Crime, Drama

Back from Indochina, Tony and Dick, two French soldiers, are now in possession of more than 20 million, entrusted by a trafficker. They buy a nightclub in the district of Montparnasse but are soon hunted by the thug who wants to recover his money.

Directed by Michel Deville · Written by Albert Simonin

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