The Crook(1970)
CLAUDE LELOUCH who took a particular look at love in "A MAN AND A WOMAN" takes a particular look at crime in "THE CROOK"
A thief known as Simon the Swiss faces up and downs in his criminal profession.
Movie: The Crook
Top 10 Billed Cast
Simon the Swiss
Janine
Ms. Gallois
Aldo Ferrari
Commissioner
Bill
Monsieur Gallois
Martine's Husband
L'italienne
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