I... for Icarus

1979 2h 9m FR

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 179

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Synopsis

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Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the committee's final findings.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Yves Montand
Henri Volney
Michel Etcheverry
Frédéric Heiniger
Roger Planchon
David Naggara
Jacques Denis
Despaul
Pierre Vernier
Charly Feruda
Jacques Sereys
Richard Mallory
Jean-François Garreaud
Vernon Calbert
Michel Albertini
Luigi Lacosta

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Henri Verneuil
Writers: Didier Decoin, Henri Verneuil, Henri Verneuil
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Henri Verneuil, shot by Jean-Louis Picavet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Henri Lanoë shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Yves Montand and Michel Etcheverry and Roger Planchon carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0079322 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Henri Verneuil directs. Jean-Louis Picavet behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Henri Lanoë cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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147 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Henri Verneuil, shot by Jean-Louis Picavet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Henri Lanoë shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Yves Montand and Michel Etcheverry and Roger Planchon carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0079322 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.