Les vilains 1999
Xavier Durringer's gripping 1999 crime thriller *Les vilains* throws a ragtag crew of ex-cons and mobsters into a high-stakes waiting game.
Director: Xavier Durringer
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les vilains (1999) about?
A disgraced ex-con, a young woman in need of cash, and two aging criminals plot to rob a cash depot holding 35 million. But the heist must wait—days stretch into uncertainty, testing nerves and alliances as greed and paranoia take hold.
Who directed Les vilains?
French filmmaker Xavier Durringer directed *Les vilains*. Known for his crime thrillers, Durringer crafts tense narratives that dive deep into the criminal underworld.
Who stars in Les vilains?
The film features Jean Miez, Roger Ibáñez, Florence Thomassin, and Clovis Cornillac as the core ensemble.
Is Les vilains (1999) worth watching?
As a tense crime thriller with strong performances and a slow-burn narrative, *Les vilains* delivers a compelling watch for fans of gritty, character-driven heist stories. The film's atmosphere and themes make it a solid late-'90s entry into the genre.
How long is Les vilains?
*Les vilains* runs for 95 minutes.
About Les vilains (1999) — Crime Thriller Where Patience Runs Out
Xavier Durringer's gripping 1999 crime thriller *Les vilains* throws a ragtag crew of ex-cons and mobsters into a high-stakes waiting game. An ex-con, a desperate young woman, and two aging underworld veterans hatch a daring plan to rob a cash depot containing 35 million—only to find themselves stuck in a tense limbo while funds are secured. When a high-rolling gambler and his ruthless associates join the mix, the pressure mounts, and paranoia seeps into every corner of their meticulously plotted scheme.
The film thrives on its claustrophobic atmosphere, as the team's patience wears thin and internal distrust simmers beneath the surface. Durringer crafts a noir-tinged thriller where betrayal and desperation lurk in the shadows, making *Les vilains (1999)* a tense exploration of crime, loyalty, and the fragility of human connections under pressure.