Borsalino
They're going after what they want. And what they want is everything.
1970 • 125 min • Crime · Comedy · Drama
Synopsis
In 1930s Marseilles two small-time crooks decide to join forces when they meet while brawling over a woman. Starting with fixed horse races and boxing matches, they soon find themselves doing jobs for the local gangster bosses. When they decide to go into the business for themselves, their easy-going approach to crime starts to change.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 69 Audience · 252 · 100%
In 1930s Marseilles, two small-time crooks become partners after a brawl over a woman. They quickly climb the ranks of the underworld, fixing races and matches, but their ambition eventually leads them into dangerous territory with rival gangs and changing loyalties.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Characters engage in criminal activities
- Some sensuality and flirtation
- Stylized violence including brawls and shootouts
- Smoking and drinking are common
What it models well
- Friendship and loyalty
- Ambition and drive
- Resourcefulness
Talk about it after
- Consequences of a life of crime
- The nature of ambition
- Friendship under pressure
- Historical context of organized crime
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Top billed cast
Director: Jacques Deray • Crew: Jean-Claude Carrière, Jean Cau, Claude Sautet, Jacques Deray
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (252)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Franchise
- Borsalino Collection
- IMDb
- tt0065486