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Défense de savoir(1973)
Status: Released
Date: 1973-08-29
59%
10 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
Overview:
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.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies: 
Medusa
Movie: Défense de savoir
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Jean-Pierre Laubray
Michel Bouquet
Paul Cristiani
Charles Denner
Jean Ravier
Juliet Berto
Juliette Cristiani
Bernadette Lafont
Simone
Marie Trintignant
Marie
Pierre Santini
Jean
Barbara Laage
Mrs. Christiani
Claude Piéplu
Descarnes
Carlo De Mejo
Bruno Christiani
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Overview
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
5.9
Rating:
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