Le Cercle Rouge (The Red Circle) (1970) Rating: Starring: Alain Delon, Yves Montand, Gian Maria Volonte Director: Jean-Pierre Melville Category: Avant Garde, Foreign, Suspense, Mystery Studio: Criterion Subtitles: English Length: 140 mins     Criterion Collection Master thief Corey is fresh out of prison. But instead of toeing the line of law-abiding freedom, he finds his steps leading back to the shadowy world of crime, crossing paths with a notorious escapee and an alcoholic ex-cop. As the unlikely trio plots a heist against impossible odds, their trail is pursued by a relentless inspector, and fate begins to seal their destinies. Taking its title from Buddhist Iore, Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Cercle Rouge combines honorable anti-heroes, coolly atmospheric cinematography, and breathtaking set pieces to create a masterpiece of crime cinema.               Critic's Reviews Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Read Review Ty Burr The Boston Globe Read Review Stephen_Murray Epinions Read Review