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The Adversary (2002)
L'adversaire (original title)

129 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery   -  28 August 2002 (France)
6.9
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When a man murders his wife, children and parents, the ensuing investigation reveals that he's been living a lie for almost 20 years.

Director:

Nicole Garcia

Writers:

Frédéric Bélier-Garcia, Emmanuel Carrère (novel), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas and François Cluzet
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Auteuil ...
Jean-Marc Faure
Géraldine Pailhas Géraldine Pailhas ...
Christine Faure
François Cluzet ...
Luc
Emmanuelle Devos Emmanuelle Devos ...
Marianne
Alice Fauvet Alice Fauvet ...
Alice
Martin Jobert Martin Jobert ...
Vincent
Michel Cassagne Michel Cassagne ...
Le père de Jean-Marc
Joséphine Derenne Joséphine Derenne ...
La mère de Jean-Marc
Anne Loiret Anne Loiret ...
Cécile
Olivier Cruveiller Olivier Cruveiller ...
Jean-Jacques
Nadine Alari Nadine Alari ...
La mère de Christine
Nicolas Abraham Nicolas Abraham ...
Xavier
Bernard Fresson Bernard Fresson ...
Le père de Christine
François Berléand ...
Rémi
Muriel Amat Muriel Amat
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Storyline

When a man murders his wife, children and parents, the ensuing investigation reveals that he's been living a lie for almost 20 years.

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | 1990s | Deception | Theft | Crime Scene  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

France | Switzerland | Spain

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El adversario See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

€183,289 (Italy) (13 April 2003) (63 Screens)

Gross:

€669,945 (Italy) (18 May 2003)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films Alain Sarde, France 3 Cinéma, Pauline's Angel See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Based on a true story, that of Jean-Claude Romand, who on January 9, 1993, killed his wife, two children and both his parents. See more »

Connections

Features "Orson & Olivia" (1995) See more »