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Barrabas

1919 · 489 min Crime
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

Rudolph Strelitz, known as 'Barrabas', is the leader of a brutal underground gang causing chaos and destruction in the lives of civilized people. A lawyer, Claude Varèse, is strongly determined to bring Strelitz to justice for the purpose of revenge, after his father was unjustly guillotined for the murder of Laure d'Hérigny, the mistress of an American millionaire. Later, the sister of Claude Varèse, Françoise, is kidnapped by Dr Lucius, one of the henchmen of Barrabas. Serialised over 12 chapters.

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Year 1919
Country France
Genre Crime
Director Louis Feuillade
Runtime 489 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (7 votes)

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The serial constructs a classic duel between law and criminal underworld, relying on the mechanics of kidnappings, chases, and personal vengeance. It explores the sprawling network of Barrabas's influence across its twelve chapters, building a foundational crime saga.

What lingers after the final reel is the stark, moralistic clash and the relentless pursuit of justice, characteristic of early serialized thrillers. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Louis Feuillade

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