Le Trou (1960)
Jacques Becker's 1960 French prison drama. Five inmates plan escape from La Sante.
Jean Keraudy appeared in Le Trou as himself, having taken part in the actual 1947 escape attempt the film dramatises, and he opens the film speaking directly to camera about it. He was a technical adviser as well as a performer, which is an unusual arrangement.
Jean KeraudyJacques Becker's 1960 French prison drama. Five inmates plan escape from La Sante.
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