Flic Story

1975 1h 52m FR

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 123

CrimeThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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The film story depicts Emile Buisson, following the death of his wife and child, escaping from a psychiatric institution in 1947 and returning to Paris. Buisson, who three years later would become France's public enemy number one, begins a murderous rampage through the French capital.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alain Delon
Roger Borniche
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Émile Buisson
Claudine Auger
Catherine
Renato Salvatori
Mario Poncini
André Pousse
Jean-Baptiste Buisson
Marco Perrin
Vieuchene
Henri Guybet
Hidoine
Maurice Barrier
Rene Bollec

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jacques Deray
Writers: Alphonse Boudard, Jacques Deray
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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ERA

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Directed by Jacques Deray, shot by Jean-Jacques Tarbès. 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 Claude Bolling. 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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Alain Delon and Jean-Louis Trintignant and Claudine Auger carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0072996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jacques Deray directs. Jean-Jacques Tarbès behind the camera. Claude Bolling scores. Henri Lanoë cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

151 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Jacques Deray, shot by Jean-Jacques Tarbès. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Claude Bolling. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Henri Lanoë shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alain Delon and Jean-Louis Trintignant and Claudine Auger carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0072996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.