Max and the Junkmen
1971, French. Directed by Claude Sautet.
A detective decides to go undercover and set up a group of robbers, but he may be getting too caught up in the task at hand.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Claude SautetDirector
- Michel PiccoliMax, inspector
- Romy SchneiderJulia Anna 'Lily' Ackermann
- Bernard FressonAbel Maresco
- François PérierCommissioner Rosinsky
- Georges WilsonCommissioner
- Boby LapointeLui Serafino aka 'P'tit Lu'
- Philippe LéotardLosfeld
- Michel CretonRobert Saidani
- Betty BeckersMaria
- Henri-Jacques HuetCyriaque Arnaïs aka 'Dromadaire'
- Dominique ZardiBaraduch
- Dany JacquetIda
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1971
- Original title
- Max et les ferrailleurs
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Claude Néron, Claude Sautet, Jean-Loup Dabadie
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Max and the Junkmen: quick answers
Is Max and the Junkmen worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Max and the Junkmen?
Max and the Junkmen runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Max and the Junkmen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Max and the Junkmen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Max and the Junkmen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Max and the Junkmen on?
Max and the Junkmen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Max and the Junkmen?
If you liked Max and the Junkmen, try The Seven-Ups, Thirteen at Dinner, Without Apparent Motive.
Who directed Max and the Junkmen?
Max and the Junkmen (1971) was directed by Claude Sautet and stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Bernard Fresson.