Until the Last One 1957
Pierre Billon's taut 1957 thriller *Until the Last One* plunges us into the shadowy underworld of post-war France, where Fernand Bastia emerges from a six-month prison stint only to find the streets no safer than his cell.
Director: Pierre Billon
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Until the Last One* (1957) about?
After serving time for a robbery, Fernand Bastia hides in a circus run by his sister. But keeping hidden cash reignites old tensions, drawing the wrath of both a crime boss and a jealous stall-holder in this tense 1957 thriller.
Who directed *Until the Last One*?
Pierre Billon, a filmmaker known for crafting atmospheric crime dramas and psychological thrillers.
Who stars in *Until the Last One*?
Raymond Pellegrin stars as Fernand Bastia, with Jeanne Moreau as Gina, Paul Meurisse as the vengeful Fredo Riccioni, and Jacques Dufilho and Orane Demazis rounding out the key cast.
Is *Until the Last One* (1957) worth watching?
As a mid-century French thriller, it offers tight pacing, moral dilemmas, and a gripping chase. While not widely rated, its themes of betrayal and survival still resonate for fans of classic noir.
How long is *Until the Last One*?
The film runs for 90 minutes.
About Until the Last One (1957) — A fugitive's desperate gamble in post-war France
Pierre Billon's taut 1957 thriller *Until the Last One* plunges us into the shadowy underworld of post-war France, where Fernand Bastia emerges from a six-month prison stint only to find the streets no safer than his cell. Fresh from betraying his own gang by pocketing a share of a robbery's spoils, Fernand hides in a small traveling circus run by his sister Marcella.
A fleeting romance with the enigmatic Gina promises fleeting peace, but the stolen loot hidden in his new sanctuary soon ignites deadly rivalries. Quedchi, a jealous stall-holder with a grudge, spots Fernand's secret, while Fredo Riccioni, the vengeful crime boss, closes in with his men. As the noose tightens, Fernand must outrun the past—or face the ultimate reckoning.