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Échappement libre (1964)

Dir: Jean Becker         Adventure / Comedy / Crime       stars 3
Overview
Échappement libre is a French adventure film first released in 1964, directed by Jean Becker.  The film is based on a novel by Clet Coroner and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Enrico Maria Salerno, Renate Ewert and Jean-Pierre Marielle.  It has also been released under the title: Backfire.  Our overall rating for this film is: good.


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Synopsis
David Ladislas, a career smuggler, is hired to transport a large consignment of gold into Lebanon in his sports car.  Olga, his partner in the operation, is surprised when he decides to keep the gold for himself and go on the run but she decides to play along with him.  Meanwhile, David’s scheme has been rumbled by his employers, who send armed killers after him...
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