Un flic (1972)

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Coleman is a burned-out detective who has seen too much pain. his friend Simon is a brilliant thief who fears no law. between them is the beautiful woman they both love. but when Simon plans the ultimate heist of a train full of mob money, the two men find themselves hurtling towards a final showdown of fate, friendship and betrayal.
from the stunning opening bank robbery sequence through its powerful performances, un flic is the work of a true master. known in the U.S. as dirty money, this is the final film by the legendary Jean-Pierre Melville (le samourai, bob le flambeur), renowned as the creator of the modern gangster movie and credited as a major influence on such directors as john woo and Quentin Tarantino.