The Sewers of Paradise
In July of 1976, the Societé Générale of France was robbed of well over $10 million dollars by a group burrowing through the sewers of Paris. This movie is based on a book by the thieves' mastermind, Albert Spaggiari. The famous theft won the nickname, "the great drain robbery," and this romanticized cinematic retelling of the true story stars Francis Huster as Spaggiari.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les Égouts du paradis |
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Action, Crime |
| Director | José Giovanni |
| Runtime | 115 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs the narrative as a classic crime thriller, relying on the real events and Spaggiari's own account. It explores not just the heist's mechanics but the charismatic pull of a leader who inspires others, using the gritty atmosphere of 70s Paris to turn the sewers into a maze of opportunity.
Those who tire of mindless action will appreciate a caper where wit outweighs firepower. What lingers after the credits is a peculiar nostalgia for the era of 'gentleman' thieves and their almost romanticized audacity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: José Giovanni
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Best enjoyed in the evening as a detective story with a glass of wine.
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