Le Doulos

Recently released from prison after six years, Maurice plans a new jewel heist with two accomplices. He is ambitious, volatile, and quick to violence, especially under police pressure. His scheme unravels through betrayal, a botched robbery, and a fatal confrontation that reveals the fragility of loyalties in the criminal underworld.

A cool, enigmatic fixer who navigates both criminals and the police. He manipulates events to protect Maurice while pursuing his own layered agenda. His intricate plotting leads to a dramatic finale in which he is killed, highlighting his complex mix of loyalty and ruthlessness.

Maurice's girlfriend who becomes entangled with Silien and the police informant network. Silien beats and torments her to extract information, and her fate is sealed when her involvement with the case leads to her death, her body found in a wrecked car connected to the surrounding intrigue.

Nuttheccio's former girlfriend who is drawn into Silien's schemes. She agrees to testify against Nuttheccio and Armand, ultimately becoming a key player in the plan to frame the other criminals. Her actions pivot the balance of power within the underworld.

Gang boss amid the web of crime who becomes a target of Silien's strategic moves. His club serves as a backdrop for the illicit loot and power struggles. His murder, staged to misdirect the police, is a turning point in the investigation.

Maurice's ally who helps deliver equipment for the Neuilly robbery. He represents a more straightforward criminal connection in Maurice's scheme, acting as a practical participant in the plan.

Nuttheccio's associate who becomes a victim of Silien's framing scheme. His involvement in the botched robbery cements the film's themes of deceit and retaliation within the underworld.

The police inspector who pursues the case with relentless intensity. His role underscores the cat-and-mouse dynamic between criminals and law enforcement, and the way informants complicate pursuit and accountability.