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Back in Crime

Back in Crime

20136.41h 42m

Overview

Inspector Richard Kemp never got around to putting the handcuffs around the Eardrum Slasher, a dangerous serial killer whose rampage began 20 years before. When Hélène, a psychologist, witnesses the Slasher’s latest crime and offers to testify, Kemp falls in love with her at first sight. In a mysterious turn of event, Kemp is suddenly transported back in time to the site of the Eardrum Slasher’s first murder, he realizes that this could provide a second chance to catch the killer...

Directed by Germinal Alvarez
Written by Vanessa Lépinard, Germinal Alvarez, Nathalie Saugeon
Produced by Simon Arnal, Carole Scotta
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Top Cast

Jean-Hugues Anglade

Jean-Hugues Anglade

Richard Kemp

Mélanie Thierry

Mélanie Thierry

Hélène Batistelli

Philippe Bérodot

Philippe Bérodot

Verbeck

Pierre Moure

Pierre Moure

Xavier

Loïc Rojouan

Loïc Rojouan

Marseglia

Frédéric Saurel

Frédéric Saurel

Pierrot

Nicolas Villemagne

Nicolas Villemagne

Perce-oreille

Adrien Cauchetier

Adrien Cauchetier

François

Flor Lurienne

Flor Lurienne

Hôtesse aquarium

Elsa Galles

Elsa Galles

Jeanne

Themes & Keywords

series of murders

About Back in Crime

Back in Crime is a crime, fantasy film released in 2013 exploring themes of series of murders. Directed by Germinal Alvarez, it stars Jean-Hugues Anglade, Mélanie Thierry, Philippe Bérodot. Inspector Richard Kemp never got around to putting the handcuffs around the Eardrum Slasher, a dangerous serial killer whose rampage began 20 years before. When Hélène, a psychologist, witnesses the Slasher’s latest crime and offers to testify, Kemp falls in love with her at first sight. In a mysterious turn of event, Kemp is suddenly transported back in time to the site of the Eardrum Slasher’s first murder, he realizes that this could provide a second chance to catch the killer...

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