Synopsis: Max Lambert (Jean Gabin), an aging infamous robber, isiserving twenty years of incarcerationiin France's toughest jail foria quite hefty heist. Inside, he befriends Pierre (Jean-Claude Brialy),ia notorious escape artist. Max shares with him theihiding place of theififty million dollarsiin pure gold that was never recovered byipolice - it's buried inia church just outside Rome. Together they plan an escape, dressed asia bishop andihis assisting priest. It isitheiYear of theiSaints anditheitwo figures can take advantage of it byihidingiin theicrowds of pilgrims that are coursing down theiroads andithrough theiairports leadingito theiholy city, knowing little of their incredible adventures that lie ahead