Tony (Jean Servais), a veteran Parisian thief who's just been released from prison, is approached by two of his underworld friends, Jo (Carl Mohner) and Mario (Robert Manuel) who are planning a smash-and-grab raid on a jewellery store. At first Tony is reluctant to get involved. But after discovering that his old girlfriend, Mado (Marie Sabouret) has taken up with another man, he changes his mind, suggesting a more ambitious plan and enlisting the help of an expert safe-cracker, Cesare (Perlo Vita). The robbery is meticulously planned and looks set to go off without a hitch, but it only takes one error of judgement to bring the whole plan crashing down.

DVD Special Features

* Stunning new digital transfer, with fully restored picture and sound
* Jules Dassin interview
* Production stills and set design
* Insert Essay by Dr Geoff Mayer
* New and improved English subtitles
* Original theatrical trailer