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Le Deuxième Souffle

7.719662h 30mMovieActionDramaCrime

A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in.

DirectorJean-Pierre Melville
WritersJean-Pierre Melville·José Giovanni
ProducersAndré Labay·Charles Lumbroso

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Cast · Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville

LVLino Ventura
Lino Ventura
Gustave "Gu" Minda
PMPaul Meurisse
Paul Meurisse
Commissaire Blot
RPRaymond Pellegrin
Raymond Pellegrin
Paul Ricci
CFChristine Fabréga
Christine Fabréga
Manouche
MBMarcel Bozzuffi
Marcel Bozzuffi
Jo Ricci
PFPaul Frankeur
Paul Frankeur
Commissaire Fardiano
DMDenis Manuel
Denis Manuel
Antoine Ripa
JNJean Négroni
Jean Négroni
Inspector
MCMichel Constantin
Michel Constantin
Alban
PZPierre Zimmer
Pierre Zimmer
Orloff
PGPierre Grasset
Pierre Grasset
Pascal Leonetti
JLJacques Léonard
Jacques Léonard
Henri Tourneur

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Le Deuxième Souffle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Le Deuxième Souffle?

Le Deuxième Souffle is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Le Deuxième Souffle on Netflix?

No, Le Deuxième Souffle is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Le Deuxième Souffle on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Le Deuxième Souffle isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Le Deuxième Souffle is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.