Jean Gabin being old, honourable and ruthless as a gangster - well, a smuggler. He does his Gabin thing - friendships with old timers (Gert Frobe), rivalry with newer gangsters who aint got no respect, mentoring a young thing who betrays him.
The "hero" is an American undercover agent played by a Mexican actor, Claudio Brook - but the film's heart is with Gabin, I dont think it likes sneaks. Some action, a funky opening credits, the influence of Bond films is felt (a bit of globe trotting including scenes in Tokyo, sexy dames, some topless women in a bar.
George Raft has a small role (though billed second) as a mafia guy - his scenes with Gabin are a lot of fun and I wish his part had been bigger. The best scene is Frobe's death scene - Frobe is excellent. Mireille Darc is attractive as the blonde. Enjoyable colour. Its not amazing but it's not bad.
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