Mélodie en sous-sol (1963)

English Title: Any Number Can Win

Directed by: Henri Verneuil

Synopsis: An ex-con named Charles (Jean Gabin) plans a big casino heist and recruits Francis Verlot (Alain Delon), a young thief eager to learn the ropes.

Purr Blur: During the heist, Francis is startled while climbing a ladder by the sound of a cat crying out, but this cat is not seen. However near the end of the film when Francis is walking to the swimming pool area, a black cat can be seen crossing the road in the background.

Any Number Can Win - black cat crossing road behind Francis Alain Delon
Any Number Can Win - black cat crossing road behind Francis Alain Delon

Any Number Can Win - black cat crossing road behind Francis Alain Delon animated gif

Final Mewsings: Black cats don’t bring bad luck but they know when it’s about to happen!

Many thanks to Ted Davis for letting us know about the cat in this film!

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