Choice of Arms (1981)
Le choix des armes (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 2h 15min
- Crime, Drama
- 19 Aug 1981 (France)
- Movie
The powerful story of a reformed underworld kingpin whose stable lifestyle is turned upside-down when a desperate, escaped killer hides out at his rural estate.
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| Yves Montand | ... |
Noel Durieux
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| Gérard Depardieu | ... |
Mickey
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| Catherine Deneuve | ... |
Nicole Durieux
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| Michel Galabru | ... |
Bonnardot
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| Gérard Lanvin | ... |
Sarlat
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| Jean-Claude Dauphin | ... |
Ricky
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| Jean Rougerie | ... |
Raymond Constantini
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| Christian Marquand | ... |
Jean
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| Etienne Chicot | ... |
Roland Davout
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| Richard Anconina | ... |
Dany
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| Pierre Forget | ... |
Serge Olivier
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| Roland Blanche | ... |
Fernand
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| Marc Chapiteau | ... |
Savin
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Jean-Claude Bouillaud | ... |
Andre
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Antoine Baud |
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Gérard Baume | ... |
(as Gérard Beaume)
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René Bériard |
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Michel Caron |
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Robert Dadiès |
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Alexandra Ennes |
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Maryline Even |
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Elisabeth Ferrier |
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Jack Jourdain | ... |
(as Jacques Jourdan)
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Neil Kennedy |
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Deidre Lynch |
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Karine Lenoir |
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| Gérard Loussine |
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Guy Mairesse | ... |
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Carroll Preston |
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Laurence Ragon |
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Francis Terzian |
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Nadia Vasil | ... |
Liliane
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| Nicolas Tronc | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alain Corneau | ||
Written by
| Alain Corneau | ... | () |
| Michel Grisolia | ... | () |
Produced by
| Larry Nesis | ... | associate producer |
| Alain Sarde | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philippe Sarde | ||
Cinematography by
| Pierre-William Glenn | ||
Editing by
| Thierry Derocles | ||
Editorial Department
| Philippe Tourret | ... | color timer |
Art Direction by
| Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko | ||
Costume Design by
| Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Laurent Ferrier | ... | first assistant director |
Stunts
| Catherine Coste | ... | stunts |
| Alain Guerillot | ... | stunts |
| Roland Neunreuther | ... | stunts |
| Eric Vasberg | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Vérité | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean-Paul Rosa da Costa | ... | assistant camera / first assistant camera |
Music Department
| William Flageollet | ... | music engineer |
| Peter Knight | ... | musical director |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | music performed by |
Script and Continuity Department
| Hélène Sébillotte | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Peter Fernandez | ... | voice director: English version |
| Louis Grau | ... | administrator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Concorde Filmverleih (1981) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- CEL Film Distribution (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Parafrance Video Worldwide (P.V.W.) (1982) (France) (VHS)
- Summit Feature Distributors (1983) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Star Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1984) (France) (tv)
- Mondial Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1987) (United States) (VHS) (for Heron Entertainment/Cinematheque Collection)
- Film Office (1992) (France) (VHS)
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (2007) (Germany) (DVD) (SZ-Cinemathek)
- Arthaus (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- White Pearl Classics (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- White Pearl Classics (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Tonpool Medien (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Tonpool Medien (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- WME Home Entertainment (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- WME Home Entertainment (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Euro-Titres (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two men break out of prison; a rival gang ambushes them. One is mortally wounded and tells the other, Mickey, to take him to the estate of a retired robber, Noel, who lives in comfort with his lovely and beloved wife, Nicole. The man dies, and Mickey, a menacing hothead, demands money of Noel. A few days later, Mickey returns to the estate, shoots up a dinner party and threatens them again. Noel sends Nicole to an hotel and goes to his old gang to help him hunt down the dangerous Mickey. Mickey has other problems, too, including heartache for a daughter he hardly knows. Young, eager cops tail Nicole, and all are on a complicated collision course.
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| Taglines | Noel has retired from a life of crime...unfortunately friend Serge hasn't See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The German dubbed 35mm Dolby Stereo prints did have a sound error: parts within each reel were side-reversed, i.e. what was intended to be heard from the left front speaker was actually heard from the right front speaker. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Girare Le choix des armes (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Choix Des Armes (Main Title) See more » |