Movie: Choice of Arms

Top 10 Billed 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

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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

    6.545

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    FrançaisEnglish
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