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The breathlessly charming Jean-Paul Belmondo (Le Doulos, Le Professionnel) stars as Francois Holin, also known as Ho!, a race car driver who leaves the world of auto racing behind for a life of crime. His skills make him the perfect getaway driver for a gang of bank-robbers. When the leader of the gang is killed, Ho muscles in and tries to take over, igniting his transformation from small-time thug to notorious criminal in the style of Arsene Lupin and Al Capone. Based on the novel by Jose Giovanni (Classe Tous Risques), this elegantly thrilling gem of European neo-noir was directed by Robert Enrico (The Last Adventure, The Old Gun), shot by Jean Boffety (Dog Day) and scored by Francois de Roubaix (Le Samourai). Co-starring Raymond Bussieres (Casque d'Or), Paul Crauchet (Un Flic) and the captivating Joanna Shimkus (The Lost Man). Featuring a flash cameo by screen icon Alain Delon (The Black Tulip) as Man in the Airport.
