Le Cercle Rouge (1970) – Filming Locations
Crime / Thriller · Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville · Starring Alain Delon
When French criminal Corey gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back into the underworld, however, after a chance encounter with escaped murderer Vogel. Along with former policeman and current alcoholic Jansen, they plot an intricate jewel heist. All the while, quirky Police Commissioner Mattei, who was the one to lose custody of Vogel, is determined to find him.
Where was Le Cercle Rouge filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Opening surveillance sequences and street scenes establishing the criminal underworld. Melville's native Paris provides the urban backdrop for the film's noir atmosphere, with extensive location shooting in the city streets
- Paris, France, Paris – Various scenes involving the criminals' movements and safe house locations. The Montmartre district serves as a key location for the film's criminal activities and character interactions
- Paris, France, Paris – Scenes near the river establishing surveillance and meeting points. The iconic Paris bridge and surrounding areas provide atmospheric locations for the criminals' reconnaissance missions
- Paris, France, Paris – The famous jewel heist sequence takes place targeting this location and nearby jewelers. The legendary department store anchors the film's central heist sequence, filmed on location in the historic right bank area
- Paris, France, Paris – Surveillance and driving sequences through one of Paris's most iconic avenues. Melville uses the grandeur of Paris's most famous avenue to contrast with the criminal operations unfolding in the city