Doulos: The Finger Man, also known as The Finger Man or Point Blank, is a French film noir directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and released in 1963. The film is based on the novel "A Simple Story" by Pierre Lesou.
The story follows the character of Silien (Jean-Paul Belmondo), a chain-smoking, fedora-wearing gangster who appears to be working on both sides of the law. He becomes involved in a heist carried out by his friend Faugel (Serge Reggiani), who has just been released from prison. However, things quickly go wrong and Silien finds himself caught between the police and the criminal underworld.
As the plot unfolds, it becomes increasingly difficult to determine Silien's true motives and allegiances. The film features a number of suspenseful set pieces, including a tense car chase and a brutal shootout in a nightclub. The film's stylish visuals and intricate storytelling helped establish Melville as one of the leading figures of the French New Wave.
Doulos: The Finger Man is notable for its use of unconventional camera angles and lighting techniques, which create a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty throughout the film. The film's ambiguous ending, which leaves the fate of the main characters unresolved, has become a hallmark of Melville's work.