1956: Bob le flambeur (Fever Heat)

Although lengthy at times, Melville's first crime movie - about an ex-gangster who becomes an ex-ex-gangster after having gambled away his money and plans on robbing the Deauville casino - is recommended overall, not least because of Isabelle Corey, playing the cheekiest Lolita in movie history. Cool shots of 1950s Pigalle, too. (7)