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Police 1985

Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Director
Maurice Pialat
Networks
Gaumont, TF1 Films Production
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 128 votes DramaCrime Released
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What is Police?

Topic: Film "Police" (1985). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1985
Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Release date
Sep 4, 1985
Original language
FR
Origin
France
Studios
Gaumont, TF1 Films Production
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 128 votes
Episode runtime
~113 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Gaumont, TF1 Films Production
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Topic: Film "Police" (1985).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Tone: Professional archivist.
Title: Police (1985).
Genre: French neo noir crime drama [3].
Director: Maurice Pialat [3].
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Sophie Marceau, Sandrine Bonnaire [3].
Writer: Catherine Breillat [3].
Release Date: 11/11/1985 (US) [1].
Runtime: 1h 53m [1].
Plot details:
Mangin (Gérard Depardieu) is a police inspector in Paris [1, 5, 6].
He is described as moody, jaded [3], brutal, honest, misogynistic, and sensitive [5].
He uses informants to get evidence on three Tunisian brothers involved in drug trafficking [1, 6].
He arrests Simon (one of the brothers) and his girlfriend Noria (Sophie Marceau) [1, 6].

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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Police worth watching?

Police holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 128 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Police and when was it released?

Police is a feature film with a runtime of 113 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

Who directed Police?

Police was directed by Maurice Pialat.

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