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The Stronghold

Original title: BAC Nord
  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
12K
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Gilles Lellouche, François Civil, and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold (2020)
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A police brigade working in the dangerous northern neighborhoods of Marseille, where the level of crime is higher than anywhere else in France.A police brigade working in the dangerous northern neighborhoods of Marseille, where the level of crime is higher than anywhere else in France.A police brigade working in the dangerous northern neighborhoods of Marseille, where the level of crime is higher than anywhere else in France.

  • Director
    • Cédric Jimenez
  • Writers
    • Audrey Diwan
    • Cédric Jimenez
  • Stars
    • Gilles Lellouche
    • Karim Leklou
    • François Civil
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Cédric Jimenez
    • Writers
      • Audrey Diwan
      • Cédric Jimenez
    • Stars
      • Gilles Lellouche
      • Karim Leklou
      • François Civil
    • 59User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

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    Bande-annonce Teaser [OV]
    Trailer 0:44
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    François Civil and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold (2020)
    François Civil and Kenza Fortas in The Stronghold (2020)
    François Civil and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold (2020)
    Gilles Lellouche and François Civil in The Stronghold (2020)

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    Gilles Lellouche
    Gilles Lellouche
    • Greg Cerva
    Karim Leklou
    Karim Leklou
    • Yass
    François Civil
    François Civil
    • Antoine
    Adèle Exarchopoulos
    Adèle Exarchopoulos
    • Nora
    Kenza Fortas
    • Amel
    Cyril Lecomte
    • Jérôme
    Michaël Abiteboul
    • Jacques
    Idir Azougli
    • Kévin
    Vincent Darmuzey
    • Stéphane
    Jean-Yves Berteloot
    • Yvon
    Kaïs Amsis
    • Le gamin voleur
    Foued Nabba
    • Homme TMAX Castellane
    • (as Foued Nabbad dit Kofs)
    Abdellah Khoulalene
    • Homme Cayenne 1
    Haïdy Khalil
    • Femme appartement Castellane
    Adel Boutouil
    • Enfant appartement Castellane
    Yassine Chouana
    • Vendeur tortues 1
    Jacques Kounta
    • L'homme Cayenne 2
    Mickael Sow
    • Vendeur tortues 2
    • Director
      • Cédric Jimenez
    • Writers
      • Audrey Diwan
      • Cédric Jimenez
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    • Trivia
      The plot is inspired by a true story which unfolded in 2012, where 18 members of the anti-criminality brigade were arrested for organized drug traffic and extortion, with 7 going straight to jail before trial. It was a big scandal which made the headlines at the time, and even resulted in the Prime Minister disbanding the unit.
    • Connections
      References Goodfellas (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Princes des Villes
      Music by Michel Berger

      Lyrics by Michel Berger

      Performed by Michel Berger

    User reviews59

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    Very good movie
    Some viewers said this movie sucks, poor acting, directing, screenplay... I was almost convinced before to give it a try. It turned out absolutely the opposite. Great acting, great directing, fantastic screenplay and storyline. The only thing that I regret is that I don't speak French, and the dialog/conversation between or among these actors were too fast to catch on completely in time. It also proved how good these actors were in this movie, they acted so natural, talked like they were actually who they are.

    The other thing about these kinds of French movies that I always felt uneasy and uncomfortable is France through the lens doesn't look like the France I have been used to see, Paris or Marseille or wherever in France, just doesn't look it should be but a miserable 3rd world, an African city in Muslim country. What the hell is going on?

    This movie to me is a great one. Highly recommended.
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    • Dec 21, 2021

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2021 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • BAC Nord
    • Filming locations
      • Marseille, France
    • Production companies
      • Chi-Fou-Mi Productions
      • StudioCanal
      • France 2 Cinéma
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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,066,143
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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