---
title: "La Baston"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/la-baston-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 325647
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# La Baston (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/la-baston-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

La Baston is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Les Productions du Daunou. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate father returns to crime to save his dying son."

### Why Watch
- Intense emotional stakes as a father fights for his son
- Tense crime‑heist plot with unexpected twists
- Compact runtime keeps the story focused

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited runtime may leave some plot threads underdeveloped
- Genre may appeal mainly to drama/crime fans
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent crime scenes and serious illness themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/la-baston-1985#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Claude Missiaen
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Productions du Daunou

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robin Renucci** as *René Levasseur*
- **Véronique Genest** as *Denise Levasseur*
- **Gérard Desarthe** as *Lucien Puget*
- **Michel Constantin** as *Raoul*
- **Lucas Belvaux** as *Jeanjean Levasseur*
- **Annick Alane** as *Yvonne Levasseur*
- **Dominique Pinon** as *Marcel Noblet*
- **Jean-Claude Bouillaud** as *Raymond Levasseur*
- **Patrick Depeyrrat** as *Francis Daroy*
- **Natacha Inutine** as *Tonia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was La Baston released?
It was released on 8 July 1985 in France.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

### Q: What genre does La Baston belong to?
It is classified as a drama, featuring crime elements.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
René, recently out of jail, is drawn back into crime to fund his son's expensive medical care.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
It includes violence and serious illness, so it is best suited for mature audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [La Baston — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/325647)
- [La Baston (1985) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/102234-la-baston/prehled/)
- [La Baston (1985) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/la-baston)

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