Themes: Escape From Prison, Miscarriage of Justice
Main Cast: Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy, Philippe Leroy-Beaulieu, Raymond Meunier, Marc Michel
Release Year: 1960
Country: FR/IT
Run Time: 118 minutes
Plot
Marc Michel plays an imprisoned man awaiting trial for the attempted murder of his wife. He is transferred to another cell, where his fellow prisoners are planning a jailbreak. He decides to go along with the elaborate plan, and the cellmates attempt to tunnel their way to freedom. Le Trou represents the last film of director Jacques Becker, who died shortly after its completion. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
