The hunt for a seasoned killer becomes a matter of life for a policeman. Action-packed drama based on real events.
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Cast
| Alain Delon | ... |
Roger Borniche
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| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... |
Emile Buisson
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| Renato Salvatori | ... |
Mario Poncini dit 'Le Rital'
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| Claudine Auger | ... |
Catherine
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| Maurice Biraud | ... |
Le patron de l'hôtel Saint-Appoline
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| André Pousse | ... |
Jean-Baptiste Buisson
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| Mario David | ... |
Raymond Pelletier
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| Paul Crauchet | ... |
Paul Robier
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| Denis Manuel | ... |
L'inspecteur Lucien Darros
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| Marco Perrin | ... |
Vieuchene
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| Henri Guybet | ... |
L'inspecteur Hidoine
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| Maurice Barrier | ... |
Rene Bollec
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| Françoise Dorner | ... |
Suzanne Bollec
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| William Sabatier | ... |
Ange
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| Adolfo Lastretti | ... |
Jeannot - le Niçois
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| Frédérique Meininger | ... |
Mado
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Giampiero Albertini | ... |
Marcel
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| Catherine Lachens | ... |
Jenny
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| Lionel Vitrant | ... |
Le gendarme
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| Christine Boisson | ... |
Jocelyne
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Rossana Di Lorenzo | ... |
Marie
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| Jacques Marin | ... |
Le patron de l'auberge à Saint-Rémy
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Annick Berger | ... |
La patronne de l'auberge
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Alphonse Boudard | ... |
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| Michel Charrel | ... |
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Yvan Chiffre | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Rémy Julienne | ... |
Le 1er gendarme au motocyclette (uncredited)
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Marie Marczack | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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| Jacques Villeret | ... |
Embarquement des passagers dans le métro (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jacques Deray | ||
Written by
| Roger Borniche | ... | (autobiography) |
| Alphonse Boudard | ... | () |
| Jacques Deray | ... | () |
Produced by
| Raymond Danon | ... | producer |
| Alain Delon | ... | producer |
| Julien Derode | ... | delegate producer |
| Maurice Jacquin | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Claude Bolling | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean-Jacques Tarbès | ||
Editing by
| Henri Lanoë | ||
Editorial Department
| Monique André | ... | assistant editor (as Monique Andre) |
Production Design by
| Théobald Meurisse | ... | (as Theo Meurisse) |
Set Decoration by
| Pierre Charron | ||
Costume Design by
| Hélène Nourry | ||
Makeup Department
| Serge Groffe | ... | makeup artist |
| Pierre Vadé | ... | hair stylist (as Pierre Vade) |
Production Management
| Henri Jaquillard | ... | production manager |
| Paul Lemaire | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thierry Chabert | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Marc Desages | ... | assistant art director |
| Henri Sonois | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Jean Labussière | ... | sound engineer (as Jean Labussiere) |
| Jean Nény | ... | sound mixer (as Jean Neny) |
Stunts
| Yvan Chiffre | ... | stunt performer |
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Claude Bourgoin | ... | camera operator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Bénédicte Kermadec | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Andree Leguay | ... | administrator |
| Francis Lax | ... | voice dubbing: Renato Salvatori (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Adel Productions (1975) (France) (theatrical)
- CFM Filmverhuur (1975) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1977) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Titanus (Italy) (theatrical)
- Toho-Towa (1975) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1976) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Zjednoczenie Rozpowszechniania Filmów (1976) (Poland) (theatrical)
- ARTE (2024) (France) (tv)
- Astron Video (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- Ciné+ (2022) (France) (tv)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2017) (Spain) (DVD)
- Film Office (1992) (France) (VHS)
- Film Office (1995) (France) (VHS)
- Fox Pathé Europa (2003) (France) (DVD)
- France 2 (FR2) (1992) (France) (tv)
- France Régions 3 (FR3) (1979) (France) (tv)
- ITT Contrast (West Germany) (video)
- Jaguar Video (West Germany) (VHS) (unknown)
- Kino Video (2005) (United States) (DVD) (subtitled)
- OPRF (1987) (Poland) (VHS)
- RTL9 (1998) (France) (tv)
- StudioCanal (2022) (France) (Blu-ray)
- TF1 (1985) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1988) (France) (tv)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Victory (2006) (Greece) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This movie depicts the authentic story of the hunt for the dangerous criminal, Emile Buisson, who escaped from prison in 1947. For three years, Buisson manages to hide from detective Borniche by repeatedly killing his informants. When he's finally caught with help from the little criminal, Paul, Buisson will have committed more than 100 robberies and killed 30 people.
Written by Tom Zoerner |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on a true story. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #2.9 (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Vie en Rose See more » |