

Playing with Fire
1975-02-19 · 112 min · ★ 5.5
A banker hires a seedy detective to find his daughter and keep her safe from kidnappers.
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Production details
- Directors
- Alain Robbe-Grillet
- Production companies
- Cinecompany, Arcadie Productions, Madeleine Films
- Countries
- France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean-Louis TrintignantFranz
Philippe NoiretGeorges de Saxe
Anicée AlvinaCarolina de Saxe
Sylvia KristelDiana Van Den Berg
Agostina BelliMaria
Serge MarquandMathias
Charles MillotA kidnapper
Vernon DobtcheffA messenger
Jacques SeilerThe taxi driver / Erica's servant / The priest
Michel BertoDeputy Commissioner
Christine BoissonChristina, the girl in the trunk / Desdémone
Marc MazzaA messenger
Jacques Doniol-ValcrozeCommissioner Laurent
Nathalie ZeigerTania, the girl with the dogs
Joëlle CœurThe bride
Robert FavartA banker
Ingrid CavenThe servant of the brothelTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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