Le Trou

Synopsis

Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.

Director

Jacques Becker

Written by

José Giovanni

Music

Philippe Arthuys

Studio

Filmsonor

Released

18 March 1960

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Crime