Le Cercle Rouge (1970)

As dawn breaks over Marseille, Corey is released from prison due to good behavior. This marks the beginning of his journey back into the city's gritty underbelly, where he seeks to reclaim his past and find opportunities for both redemption and revenge.

Corey's warden discreetly informs him about a potentially lucrative jewelry shop in Paris, sparking Corey's interest. The revelation sets Corey on a collision course with fate as he decides to pursue this opportunity, despite the risks involved.

Corey reconnects with his old associate Rico, who has distanced himself from their former life of crime. Their reunion is complicated by Rico's involvement with his ex-girlfriend, creating a tense atmosphere as Corey seeks to reclaim what he perceives as his share.

Corey visits a local billiard hall, where he encounters two of Rico's henchmen. In a tense exchange, Corey manages to overpower them, claiming their weapons and preparing for the next phase of his plan as he embraces the dangerous life he left behind.

With his newly acquired weapons, Corey buys a sturdy American roadster to facilitate his escape and journey to Paris. The vehicle symbolizes his departure from the chaotic past, blending into a world of jazz and mayhem that awaits him.

Simultaneously, Vogel, being transported to Paris for interrogation, seizes an opportunity to escape from his captors. His escape highlights the desperation of his circumstances and sets the stage for his eventual encounter with Corey.

During Corey's detour to a roadside grill, he inadvertently leaves his trunk unsecured. In a twist of fate, Vogel, having evaded capture, takes refuge inside, creating an unexpected alliance that will change the course of their fates.

Corey discovers Vogel hiding in his trunk, leading to a tense moment of confrontation. They quickly realize they share a common goal, and despite their differences, they form an alliance, both armed and ready to face the challenges ahead.

As Corey and Vogel travel, they are intercepted by Rico's men in a dangerous confrontation. Vogel dramatically reveals himself from the trunk, and together they fight back, showcasing their resolve and establishment of trust.

Upon arriving in Paris, Corey and Vogel strategize their jewelry heist. They realize the need for a skilled marksman and a crafty fence to succeed, acknowledging the difficulties they face while evading law enforcement.

Commissaire Mattei relentlessly pursues Vogel and applies pressure on Santi, a nightclub mogul, seeking information about Vogel's whereabouts. This pressure signifies Mattei's commitment to restore order and apprehend those who have strayed from the law.

With Jansen's help, Corey, Vogel, and Jansen successfully execute the jewelry heist after a night of anticipation. However, their success is short-lived as their intended fence backs out, realizing the dangers posed by Rico's influence.

Mattei employs cunning tactics to track Corey by blackmailing Santi into revealing a key meeting. Disguised as the fence, Mattei orchestrates a dangerous setup, aiming to trap Corey and retrieve the stolen jewels.

Corey delivers the stolen jewels to a hidden estate, only for Vogel to sense treachery from the new fence. Their urgent escape from the estate escalates into chaos as gunfire erupts, signaling a desperate fight for survival.

As gunfire erupts, Jansen rushes in to assist, but one by one, Corey, Vogel, and Jansen fall prey to Mattei’s relentless officers. The authorities recover the jewels, sealing their fate amid a web of danger and lost opportunities.