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title: "Hanging Offense"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hanging-offense-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36069
imdb_id: "tt0354448"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hanging Offense (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hanging-offense-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Hanging Offense.
Year: 2003.
Genres: Drama, Thriller, and Mystery.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
US Release Date: 04/15/2004.
Plot: A strange investigation does not erase the regrets of a grieving woman cop. Every four years, the past catches up with her. Every four years, this woman is very afraid. Her fear is such that she feels it could kill her because in her dreams reality begins.
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        Hanging Offense is a 2003 film. It is categorized as a drama, thriller, and mystery. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. In the United States, it was released on April 15, 2004. The story follows a grieving woman cop who is involved in a strange investigation. This investigation does

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Guillaume Nicloux
- **Networks / Studios**: Little Bear, StudioCanal, Les Films Flam

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Josiane Balasko** as *Michèle Varin*
- **Ange Rodot** as *Léo Kopmans*
- **Aurélien Recoing** as *L'homme de l'identité judiciaire*
- **Frédéric Pierrot** as *Daniel*
- **Thierry Lhermitte** as *François Manéri*
- **Éric Caravaca** as *Sylvain Bazinsky*
- **Didier Abot** as *L'homme du bus*
- **Béatrice Chauvin** as *Femme buste*
- **Corinne Debonnière** as *Catherine*
- **Dominique Bettenfeld** as *Dalton 2*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Hanging Offense online?
Hanging Offense is currently available to watch or stream on Arte, TF1+, Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Hanging Offense worth watching?
Hanging Offense holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hanging Offense and when was it released?
Hanging Offense is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hanging Offense?
Hanging Offense was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hanging Offense — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36069)
- [Hanging Offense (2003) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354448/fullcredits/)
- [Hanging Offense (2003) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36069-cette-femme-la/cast)
- [Hanging Offense (2003) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hanging-offense/credits)

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