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1969-02-26 · 122 min · ★ 7.8

Thriller · Crime · Drama

A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.

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Directors
Costa-Gavras
Production companies
Valoria Films, Reggane Films, Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Countries
Algeria, France
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 83,305

Top Cast

Yves MontandYves MontandZ
Irene PapasIrene PapasHélène
Jean-Louis TrintignantJean-Louis TrintignantExamining Magistrate
Jacques PerrinJacques PerrinPhotojournalist
Charles DennerCharles DennerManuel
François PérierFrançois PérierPublic Prosecutor
Bernard FressonBernard FressonMatt
Pierre DuxPierre DuxGendarmerie General Missou
Georges GéretGeorges GéretNick
Magali NoëlMagali NoëlNick's Sister
Marcel BozzuffiMarcel BozzuffiVago
Julien GuiomarJulien GuiomarGendarmerie Colonel
Renato SalvatoriRenato SalvatoriYago
Jean BouiseJean BouiseDeputy Georges Pirou
Clotilde JoanoClotilde JoanoShoula
Maurice BaquetMaurice BaquetHeroic Bricklayer
Habib RedaHabib RedaDeputy Public Prosecutor
Hassan El-HassaniHassan El-HassaniGeneral's Chauffeur
Gérard DarrieuGérard DarrieuBarone
Jean-Pierre MiquelJean-Pierre MiquelPierre

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