What is Choice of Arms?
Topic: Film "Choice of Arms" (1981). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Release date
- Aug 19, 1981
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
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Topic: Film "Choice of Arms" (1981).
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Title: Choice of Arms (French: Le Choix des armes).
Year: 1981.
Director: Alain Corneau.
Cast: Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Michel Galabru.
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama (French crime drama film).
Runtime: 2h 15m.
Plot: A former crook/retired gangster/reformed underworld kingpin is pulled out of retirement. A gang on the run or a desperate, escaped killer turns to him for shelter after a prison break. This happens at his rural estate. He and his wife (Deneuve) are threatened.
US Release Date: 03/06/1983.
Choice of Arms, also known by its French title Le Choix des armes, is a 1981 French crime drama film directed by Alain Corneau. The film stars Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, and Gérard Depardieu, with
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“A retired crook is forced back into his old life when a fugitive gang seeks shelter.”
- It features a prominent cast including Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, and Gérard Depardieu.
- It is directed by Alain Corneau.
- It explores the tense intersection of past crimes and a retired life.
- It has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes, which may feel lengthy for viewers seeking a fast-paced action film.
Watch it if you enjoy classic French crime dramas featuring a notable ensemble cast.
The film operates as a crime, thriller, and drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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It is worth watching for fans of classic French crime dramas, particularly those interested in performances by Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, and Gérard Depardieu.
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The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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