Released in 2011, (originally titled Les Lyonnais ) is a gritty French crime drama directed by Olivier Marchal, a former policeman known for his realistic portrayal of the criminal underworld. The film is based on the true life of Edmond "Momon" Vidal , the leader of the notorious "Gang des Lyonnais" that dominated French organized crime in the early 1970s. Plot and Narrative Structure
Portrayed through sepia-toned flashbacks, the film tracks Vidal’s rise from a poor Roma camp to becoming a legendary armed robber alongside his childhood friend, Serge Suttel . Their criminal career begins with a simple arrest for stealing cherries and escalates into high-stakes bank heists. A Gang Story (2011)
Olivier Marchal , whose background in law enforcement adds a layer of authenticity to the procedural and violent scenes. Released in 2011, (originally titled Les Lyonnais )