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Défense de savoir

Défense de savoir

19735.61h 39m

Overview

When a woman is accused of murder, the investigation slowly reveals numerous political connections. Laubret, the court-appointed defense lawyer, does everything in his power to expose the truth.

Directed by Nadine Trintignant
Written by Nadine Trintignant, Alain Corneau
Produced by Raymond Danon
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Top Cast

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Pierre Laubray

Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Paul Cristiani

Charles Denner

Charles Denner

Jean Ravier

Juliet Berto

Juliet Berto

Juliette Cristiani

Bernadette Lafont

Bernadette Lafont

Simone

Marie Trintignant

Marie Trintignant

Marie

Pierre Santini

Pierre Santini

Jean

Barbara Laage

Barbara Laage

Mrs. Christiani

Claude Piéplu

Claude Piéplu

Descarnes

Carlo De Mejo

Carlo De Mejo

Bruno Christiani

Themes & Keywords

woman directordefense lawyer

About Défense de savoir

Défense de savoir is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 1973 exploring themes of woman director, defense lawyer. Directed by Nadine Trintignant, it stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Bouquet, Charles Denner. When a woman is accused of murder, the investigation slowly reveals numerous political connections. Laubret, the court-appointed defense lawyer, does everything in his power to expose the truth.

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