description Borsalino Overview
Borsalino is a 1970 crime drama directed by Jacques Deray, featuring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alain Delon. The film draws on the stories of real-life gangsters Paul Carbone and François Spirito’s involvement with Nazi Germany during World War II. A sequel, Borsalino & Co., followed in 1974 with Delon continuing as the lead.
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info Borsalino Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1970 |
help Borsalino FAQ
Who stars as the rival gangsters in the 1970 film Borsalino?
The movie features two of France's biggest cinematic icons, Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo, in the leading roles. They play characters named Roch Siffredi and François Capella, who rise to power in 1930s Marseille.
What real-life gangsters inspired the plot of Borsalino?
The characters and story are based on the true story of Paul Carbone and François Spirito, two notorious gangsters. The film fictionalizes their involvement in organized crime and their complex relationship with the Nazi occupation of France during World War II.
Did Borsalino have a sequel?
Yes, the film received a sequel titled Borsalino & Co., which was released in 1974. Alain Delon was the only main star to return, as Jean-Paul Belmondo's character is killed off at the very beginning of the sequel.
Who composed the iconic musical score for Borsalino?
The memorable and highly successful soundtrack was composed by Claude Bolling. The main theme became a massive hit in France and is still widely recognized in European cinema as a classic heist-era melody.
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