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Choice of Arms

1981-08-19 · 135 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Thriller · Drama

A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.

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Directors
Alain Corneau
Production companies
Sara Films, Parafrance
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yves MontandYves MontandNoel Durieux
Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuMickey
Catherine DeneuveCatherine DeneuveNicole Durieux
Michel GalabruMichel GalabruCommissioner Bonnardot
Gérard LanvinGérard LanvinInspector Sarlat
Jean-Claude DauphinJean-Claude DauphinRicky
Jean RougerieJean RougerieRaymond Constantini
Christian MarquandChristian MarquandJean
Etienne ChicotEtienne ChicotRoland Davout
Richard AnconinaRichard AnconinaDany
Pierre ForgetPierre ForgetSerge Olivier
Roland BlancheRoland BlancheFernand
Marc ChapiteauMarc ChapiteauSavin
Jean-Claude BouillaudJean-Claude BouillaudGrangier
Michel CaronMichel CaronGrangier
Nadia VasilNadia VasilLiliane
Guy MairesseBoxing coach
Maryline EvenMaryline EvenMyriam
Antoine BaudAntoine BaudGuillaume
Elisabeth FerrierBabe

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