François Berléand, Isabelle Huppert, Jacques Boudet, Jean-François Balmer, Maryline Canto ...( see more  see more... ) , Patrick Bruel , Pierre Vernier , Robin Renucci , Thomas Chabrol

So relentless she's nicknamed "the Piranha," Judge Jeanne Charmant-Killman (Isabelle Huppert) digs deep when she uncovers corporate malfeasance. But her pursuit of an embezzling CEO points her investi...( read more  read more... )gation to the highest levels of government -- and puts her life in danger. This suspenseful thriller was inspired by a French corruption scandal known as the Elf Affair.

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Unrated, 110 minutes

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Release Date: February 22, 2006

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DVD Release Date: May 8, 2007

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  • October 25, 2009
    The truth about the real world I guess.
    In this movie we see a female judge fighting for justice. She hopes to get the big boss and his helpers of a certain company behind bars.
    I had expected this film to be a little more violent though.
  • October 18, 2009
    Started off good but then became boring
  • July 3, 2009
    Original title "L'Ivresse du Pouvoir"; Nominated, Golden Berlin Bear, 2006 Berlin International Film Festival
  • January 26, 2009
    isabelle huppert, in a good role, as a women cracking down on coruption, very talkie, and french, but a good watch
  • June 11, 2008
    Will Isabelle Huppert ever stop looking good?

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