About the Film
While being transferred to another prison, two convicts - Stéphane Carella and Paul Brandon - effect a miraculous escape. They are pursued across the Verdon Gorge before arriving at an isolated farmhouse whose owner, Laura, offers them sanctuary. Since the death of her husband, Laura has longed to get her own back on the police and she agrees to help Carella and Brandon in their scheme to rob a casino in Nice. After a shoot out with the casino’s owners, Carella realises that not everything is what it seems. Brandon is not what he appears...
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Specialists is a captivating and well-crafted adventure and crime movie from 1985. Directed by Patrice Leconte, and starring Bernard Giraudeau, Gérard Lanvin, Christiane Jean While being transferred to another prison, two convicts - Stéphane Carella and Paul Brandon - effect a miraculous escape.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, The Specialists retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends adventure with crime elements, The Specialists deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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