Not Delivered Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Not Delivered.
Not Delivered Ending Explained: After resolving to start a new life with his girlfriend Jacqueline, Bastien Sassey decides to give up working as a courier for drugs traffickers. Directed by Gilles Grangier, this 1958 drama film stars Paul Meurisse (Divisional Commissioner Varzeilles), alongside Jeanne Moreau as Jacqueline Tourieu, Serge Reggiani as Bastien Sassey, Gert Fröbe as Hans. With a 6.2/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Not Delivered?
After resolving to start a new life with his girlfriend Jacqueline, Bastien Sassey decides to give up working as a courier for drugs traffickers. So that he and Jacqueline can make a fresh start he agrees to take on one more job for a large sum of cash, but he betrays his employer.
Gilles Grangier's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Paul Meurisse (Divisional Commissioner Varzeilles)'s journey. So that he and Jacqueline can make a fresh start he agrees to take on one more job for a large sum of cash, but he betrays his employer.
How Does Paul Meurisse (Divisional Commissioner Varzeilles)'s Story End?
- Paul Meurisse: Paul Meurisse's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Jeanne Moreau (Jacqueline Tourieu): Jeanne Moreau's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Serge Reggiani (Bastien Sassey): Serge Reggiani's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Not Delivered Mean?
Not Delivered's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Paul Meurisse may feel rushed. Gilles Grangier's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.