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Choice of Arms(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-08-19
65%
102 Votes
Time: 2h 15m
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.
Languages: French, English.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Sara Films
Parafrance
Movie: Choice of Arms
Top 10 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
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Overview
A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.
Release Date
1981-08-19
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.
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