Movie: Défense de savoir

Top 10 Billed 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

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1973-08-29

  • Average

    5.6

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français
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