Razzia

Set in post-war France, this crime drama follows Henri Ferré, a man known as Le Nantais, who returns to Paris after working in the United States. Hired by a drug trafficker named Paul Liski, Henri is tasked with reorganizing a struggling heroin operation. To provide a cover for his activities, Henri manages a bar called Le Troquet. As he gains control over the distribution network and its personnel, he attracts the attention of the police while facing suspicion from within the criminal organization.

The film was directed by Henri Decoin, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Maurice Griffe. This production is the first in a list of three films directed by Decoin, followed by Love and the Frenchwoman and The Iron Mask. The cast is led by Jean Gabin, with Magali Noël, Lino Ventura, Albert Rémy, Paul Frankeur, and Pierre-Louis appearing in supporting roles. A total of 35 cast members are credited.

The movie was produced by Paul Wagner through Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont, Jad Films, and Wager-Film. It has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 7/10 from 1,500 votes on IMDb and 6.7/10 from 99 votes on TMDB.