Time of the Wolves (1970)

6.0/10 105 min Action Crime Drama

Overview

Patterning himself after the American gangster John Dillinger, the criminal (Robert Hossein) is tracked by the inspector (Charles Aznavour), a former childhood friend. Plenty of gunplay and psychology is used to trap the killer. His only tender moments are spent with his girlfriend Stella (Virna Lisi). Dillinger is cornered by the police and kills several innocent victims in a crowd during the shootout. The mob decides to take things into their own hands as they approach the doomed man with a noose when he runs out of bullets.

Cast

Robert Hossein

Dillinger

Charles Aznavour

Commissioner Kramer

Virna Lisi

Stella Menzoni

Albert Minski

Hood

Geneviève Thénier

Geneviève

Henri Crémieux

Principal

Roger Coggio

Innkeeper

François Cadet

Antonio Passalia

Lucien

Fred Ulysse

Jean

Félix Marten

Boss of the cabaret

Robert Dalban

Garage owner

Jacques Castelot

Investigating judge

André Rouyer

Guy Marly

Director of the gaming circle

Jean Franval

S.N.C.F. employee

Madeleine Sologne

Robert's mother

Marcel Bozzuffi

Marco

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