---
title: "By the Blood of Others"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/by-the-blood-of-others-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 427330
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# By the Blood of Others (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/by-the-blood-of-others-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

By the Blood of Others is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Les Films La Boétie, Cinévidéo, Kangourou Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tranquil French town faces moral crisis when strangers are held hostage."

### Why Watch
- Explores hidden moral complexities of small-town life
- Creates tension through a hostage scenario

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for viewers expecting fast action
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense hostage drama and moral conflict, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, atmospheric, character-driven, somber

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Marc Simenon
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films La Boétie, Cinévidéo, Kangourou Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yves Beneyton** as *Psychopath*
- **Francis Blanche** as *Doctor*
- **Bernard Blier** as *Mayor*
- **Robert Castel** as *Paul*
- **Mylène Demongeot** as *Prostitute*
- **Monita Derrieux** as *Amélie*
- **Denise Filiatrault** as *Geneviève Barthélemy*
- **Jacques Godin** as *Francis*
- **Nathalie Guérin** as *Caroline Barthélemy*
- **Georges Géret** as *Inspector*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
It takes place in a small French town where everyday life seems calm and friendly.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was produced in 1974 and released in the United States on September 14, 1977.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: What event disrupts the town’s normal routine?
The arrival of two women from Paris and their subsequent kidnapping by a local man.

### Q: Which characters become involved in the crisis?
The mayor, his brother, the prefect, police and gendarmerie gather to confront the situation.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [By the Blood of Others — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/427330)

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