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36: Quai Des Orfevres
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In what many have described as the French equivalent of 'Heat', two of France's heavyweights, Gerard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil star as two detectives. Once close friends, but now bitter rivals, they strive to claim the coveted position of Chief of Police by whatever means necessary... A gang of armed robbers have committed seven bloody robberies in Paris within the space of year. Klein (Depardieu) and Vrinks (Auteuil) are heading up different departments of the Police force and are told that whoever stops the gang will be awarded the title of Chief of Police. The competition between them becomes increasingly ruthless, blurring the lines of morality until there is no difference between the police and the criminals they chase.
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36 review by JD
Breathtaking
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The hatred between these two detectives is awesomely acted, it is very delicately poised and utterly involving. Considering the drama of much of the plot their incredibly tense relationship remains constant and exhausting. The climax of the film (not to spoil it too much) is almost a relief. Acting doesn't get better than this.
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36 review by RP
Superb! The best cop thriller I've seen for some time
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36 Quai des Orfèvres is the Paris headquarters of the Police Judiciaire (the successor to the Sûreté, sort of like Scotland Yard, I think...).
The film deals with the rivalry between Léo Vrinks (good cop, played by Daniel Auteuil) and Denis Klein (bad cop, played by Gérard Depardieu) who each head different sections of the police. Both are hunting for an armed gang that has held up a number of armoured cars – success will lead to promotion. The good cop is motivated to catch the gang, the bad cop is motivated by the prospect of promotion, and their rivalry plays out against a dark background punctuated by violent events. Vrinks gets a lead on the gang but finds himself in a very compromising position. Klein disrupts the subsequent raid, turns in Vrinks, kills Vrinks' wife and gets the top job. Vrinks is imprisoned. On release he seeks revenge but has it performed for him, courtesy of a subplot. He is reconciled with his daughter (played by Auteuil's real life daughter) and the film ends on a relatively happy note. So it's all nicely confused, it's in French with subtitles – but it's superb! The best cop thriller I've seen for some time.
The film is written and directed by Olivier Marchal, a former police officer himself, who claims in the 'extras' interview that the story is semi-autobiographical. It is co-written by Franck Mancuso, also a former officer. The acting is excellent – both Auteuil and Depardieu are major French stars. I enjoyed the film very much: 5/5 stars. Highly recommended.
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36 review by Rubber Ducky
Superb French police drama
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Brilliantly written story of rivalry, loyalty and revenge in the Parisian police force. Depardieu and Auteil are sensational as the two main characters and the story is absorbing. A gritty story without the formulaic Hollywood gloss. Thoroughly recommended
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Rated: 3.7 stars out of 5 from 83 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 25/09/2006 |
| Production Year: | 2004 |
| Run Time: | 105 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Director Interview
- Making of Documentary
- Actor's Costume Tests
- The Choice Of Weapons
- Original Theatrical Trailers
- Miles Fielder Film Notes
