description Le Casse Overview
1971 French heist film directed by Henri Verneuil, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo as a jewel thief and Omar Sharif as the relentless detective on his trail.
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What is Le Casse about?
Azad, played by Jean-Paul Belmondo, leads a jewel robbery in Athens while Omar Sharif plays detective Abel Zacharia, who follows the burglars. The film mixes a planned heist with pursuit, deception, and fast action.
Who directed Le Casse, and when was it released?
Henri Verneuil directed the film, which was released in 1971. It is also known in English as The Burglars. [Larousse](https://www.larousse.fr/encyclopedie/film/le_Casse/1755)
Is Le Casse based on a book?
Yes. The 1971 French-Italian crime film is based on David Goodis's novel The Burglar, with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Omar Sharif in the leading roles.
What is stolen in the heist in Le Casse?
The robbery centers on emeralds taken from a wealthy villa in Athens. One plot account specifies 36 emeralds, which gives the jewel theft a concrete target rather than a vague cash haul.
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