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The Adversary

Original title: L'adversaire
  • 2002
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.8K
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Daniel Auteuil, Nicolas Abraham, Nadine Alari, Humbert Balsan, François Berléand, Roberto Bestazzoni, Michel Cassagne, François Cluzet, Olivier Cruveiller, Joséphine Derenne, Emmanuelle Devos, Bernard Fresson, Jean-Claude Leguay, Anne Loiret, Géraldine Pailhas, Théodule Carré-Cassaigne, Alice Fauvet, Martin Jobert, Pippa Schallier, Zoé Carré-Cassaigne, Zéphirin Carré-Cassaigne, Augustin Jacquet, Audrey Lavirotte, Aristide Renting, and Isidore Renting in The Adversary (2002)
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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.When a man murders his wife, children and parents, the ensuing investigation reveals that he's been living a lie for almost 20 years.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
    • Jacques Fieschi
  • Stars
    • Daniel Auteuil
    • Géraldine Pailhas
    • François Cluzet
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicole Garcia
    • Writers
      • Frédéric Bélier-Garcia
      • Emmanuel Carrère
      • Jacques Fieschi
    • Stars
      • Daniel Auteuil
      • Géraldine Pailhas
      • François Cluzet
    • 19User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil
    • Jean-Marc Faure
    Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas
    • Christine Faure
    François Cluzet
    François Cluzet
    • Luc
    Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos
    • Marianne
    Alice Fauvet
    • Alice
    Martin Jobert
    • Vincent
    Michel Cassagne
    • Le père de Jean-Marc
    Joséphine Derenne
    • La mère de Jean-Marc
    Anne Loiret
    Anne Loiret
    • Cécile
    Olivier Cruveiller
    • Jean-Jacques
    Nadine Alari
    Nadine Alari
    • La mère de Christine
    Nicolas Abraham
    • Xavier
    Bernard Fresson
    Bernard Fresson
    • Le père de Christine
    François Berléand
    François Berléand
    • Rémi
    Muriel Amat
    Arié Arichi
    Humbert Balsan
    • Dr. Michel Philippot
    Marie Barronet
    • Director
      • Nicole Garcia
    • Writers
      • Frédéric Bélier-Garcia
      • Emmanuel Carrère
      • Jacques Fieschi
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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.
    • Goofs
      The movie takes place in 1989. In France all the cars had yellow headlights. White headlights were legalized in 1993.
    • Connections
      Features Papa Beaver's Story Time (1993)

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    8/10
    A dark, sadly true story, with a masterly performance of Daniel Auteuil
    This is a tough, poignant film - as it evolves, the viewer becomes submerged in the dark universe of the main character, a man living a lie for years in front of his family and friends. Daniel Auteuil is, as usual, absolutely masterful, expressing extremely well the quiet and sombre nature of the character and the conflicts going on in his mind. Sadly a true story, it approaches us to the dark universe of a person capable of the worst to hide the truth.
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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2002 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Switzerland
      • Spain
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Суперник
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel Carlton InterContinental, 58 Boulevard, De La Croisette Cannes, France(When Faure is told by his mistress he's a somber, sad man)
    • Production companies
      • Les Films Alain Sarde
      • France 3 Cinéma
      • Pauline's Angel
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,747,342
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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