Le Choix des armes (Choice of Arms) (1981)
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67% of users liked it
(349 ratings)
This French production concerns a gangster (Yves Montand) who retires to the countryside after living a full life of traditional crime. After settling into his new residence with his wife (Catherine Deneuve), his home is invaded by an unruly punk (Gerard Depardieu) who has some new-fangled ideas… More This French production concerns a gangster (Yves Montand) who retires to the countryside after living a full life of traditional crime. After settling into his new residence with his wife (Catherine Deneuve), his home is invaded by an unruly punk (Gerard Depardieu) who has some new-fangled ideas about the way crime should work. The film appears in French with English subtitles. ~ John Bush, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alain Corneau
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1983 Wide
- Studio
- Media Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A French crime drama that emphasizes the different shades of morality rather than thrills.
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Cast
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Yves Montand
as Noel Durieux
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Gérard Depardieu
as Mickey
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Catherine Deneuve
as Nicole Durieux
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Michel Galabru
as Bonnardot
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Gérard Lanvin
as Sarlat
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Jean-Claude Dauphin
as Ricky
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Richard Anconina
as Dany
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Etienne Chicot
as Roland Davout
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Pierre Forget
as Serge Olivier
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Jean Rougerie
as Raymond Constantini
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Christian Marquand
as Jean
- Maria Verdi
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Jean-Claude Bouillaud
as Andre
- Marilyne Even
