Choice of Arms

Nan
2h 15m
1981
6.5 /10 (108)

Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.

Overview

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

Country : France
Languages : Français, English
Released Date: 1981-08-19

Top Billed Cast

Yves Montand

Noel Durieux

Gérard Depardieu

Mickey

Catherine Deneuve

Nicole Durieux

Michel Galabru

Commissioner Bonnardot

Gérard Lanvin

Inspector Sarlat

Jean-Claude Dauphin

Ricky

Jean Rougerie

Raymond Constantini

Christian Marquand

Jean

Etienne Chicot

Roland Davout

Richard Anconina

Dany

Pierre Forget

Serge Olivier

Roland Blanche

Fernand

Marc Chapiteau

Savin

Jean-Claude Bouillaud

Grangier

Michel Caron

Grangier

Nadia Vasil

Liliane

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