Question 1

What dramatic behind-the-scenes conflict occurred during the train-jumping scene?

Accepted Answer

Director Jean-Pierre Melville asked the train conductor to speed up, making it harder for Lino Ventura to jump on. Ventura was so angry when he learned this that he never spoke to Melville again, though they later made another film.

Question 2

Which actor quit early in production after arguing with the director?

Accepted Answer

Mel Ferrer was hired to play Orloff but quit after an argument with director Jean-Pierre Melville early in the shoot. He was replaced by Pierre Zimmer.

Question 3

Which Martin Scorsese film was influenced by this movie?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese screened this film with cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto while discussing influences for The Irishman (2019), noting he liked its understatement.

Question 4

What is the story of 'Le deuxième souffle' about?

Accepted Answer

A gangster escapes jail and plans to continue his criminal activities elsewhere, while a determined inspector closes in on him.

Question 5

Which actor played Commissaire Blot?

Accepted Answer

Paul Meurisse played the character Commissaire Blot.

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