During a political demonstration some years before, the police brutalized the demonstrators and Trassell (Jean-Pierre Mocky) fought back. Without his intending it, a policeman died. He spent some years in prison and has now escaped. His lawyer will help him leave the country if he can make it to the border on his own. Instead, he winds up having to take a hostage -- Paula, the daughter of a prominent politician. The politician's own corrupt history becomes known in the intense spotlight of news coverage about Trassell's escape. Paula grows enamored by Trassell, and they begin to work as a team as this French political thriller goes on to its ironic climax.
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Actors (26)
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Screenwriters :
Jean-Pierre Mocky, Claude Veillot, Raphaël Delpard
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Assistant directors :
Luc Andrieux, Jean-Marc Ghanassia, Léonard Guillain
Producers :
Jacques Dorfmann, Jean-Pierre Mocky
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Annie Baronnet, Martine Barraqué, Françoise Merville
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Technical details
Feature film
Genres :
FictionProduction language :
FrenchProduction country :
FranceOriginal French-language productions :
UnspecifiedNationality :
100% French (France)Production year :
1970French release :
08/09/1971Runtime :
1 h 32 minCurrent status :
ReleasedVisa number :
38220Visa issue date :
09/07/1971Approval :
UnknownProduction formats :
35mmColor type :
ColorRating restrictions :
Under 12Posters (1)
