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Choice of Arms

Choice of Arms

Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.

19816.52h 15m

Overview

A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.

Directed by Alain Corneau
Written by Alain Corneau, Michel Grisolia
Produced by Alain Sarde
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Top Cast

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Noel Durieux

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Mickey

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Nicole Durieux

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Commissioner Bonnardot

Gérard Lanvin

Gérard Lanvin

Inspector Sarlat

Jean-Claude Dauphin

Jean-Claude Dauphin

Ricky

Jean Rougerie

Jean Rougerie

Raymond Constantini

Christian Marquand

Christian Marquand

Jean

Etienne Chicot

Etienne Chicot

Roland Davout

Richard Anconina

Richard Anconina

Dany

Themes & Keywords

betrayalprison break

About Choice of Arms

Choice of Arms is a crime, thriller, drama film released in 1981 exploring themes of betrayal, prison break. Directed by Alain Corneau, it stars Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Catherine Deneuve. A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.

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