What is the movie Borsalino about?
In 1930s Marseille, France, gangster Siffredi (Alain Delon) wants to locate his old girlfriend when he gets out of jail. But Siffredi’s old flame is with another gangster, Capella (Jean-Paul Belmondo), and a fight ensues. After cooling off, the two men decide to become partners, and embark on a slow but steady quest to control the criminal underworld. They start with fixing fights and horse races but eventually move into more dangerous territory that puts their lives at stake.Borsalino / Film synopsis
Who is Borsalino based on?
Kizaru has been confirmed to be based on the Japanese Actor Kunie Tanaka, Kizaru’s clothes, real name (Borsalino) and birthday, are apparently based on a movie character that Kunie Tanaka played in his youth. His nick-name “Kizaru” is taken from the Momotaro Legends.
When did Borsalino come out?
Borsalino
| Type | Wholly owned subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 1857 in Alessandria, Italy |
| Founder | Giuseppe Borsalino |
| Products | Fedoras |
Who is Admiral Aokiji based on?
Aokiji/Kuzan Kuzan has been confirmed to be based on the late actor Yasaku Matsuda. One of the characters the actor played even had similar hairstyle, clothing and sleep mask design. Kuzan’s birthday is also based on Matsuda’s. Kuzan’s nick-name (Aokiji) is taken from the Momotaro Legends.
How did Belmondo become famous?
When Belmondo starred opposite Jean Seberg in À Bout de Souffle (“Breathless”), he hadn’t yet reached the same star status as his on-screen amour. But this first major leading role, as a petty criminal running from the law after murdering a police officer, sees the young actor cast a dark sparkle against the silver screen.
What happened to Belmondo’s headset?
Around 01:30:49, Leo (Belmondo) is losing his headset. On next shot of Leo (around 01:30:55), when he’s going in his car, the headset is back on his head. I would like Delon and Belmondo had come together for the second time at least ten years earlier.
Who is Jeanjean-Paul Belmondo?
Jean-Paul Belmondo, who passed away this week at the age of 88, was for decades considered the epitome of cool in French cinema. He starred in over 80 films across six decades, starting as a darling of the French New Wave, and becoming a comedy and action star known for performing his own impressive stunts on camera.
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