The Burned Barns

1973 1h 35m FR

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 78

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Synopsis

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The body of a young woman is discovered near a farm. The judge, Larcher is in charge and thinks that the farmers have something to do with the murder.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alain Delon
Judge Pierre Larcher
Simone Signoret
Rose Cateux
Bernard Le Coq
Paul Cateux
Miou-Miou
Monique Cateux
Paul Crauchet
Pierre Cateux
Catherine Allégret
Françoise Cateux
Christian Barbier
Captain of gendarmerie
Jean Bouise
Journalist

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean Chapot
Writers: Jean Chapot, Sébastien Roulet
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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53 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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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean Chapot, shot by Sacha Vierny. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hélène Plemiannikov 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 Simone Signoret and Bernard Le Coq carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070133 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jean Chapot directs. Sacha Vierny behind the camera. Hélène Plemiannikov cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Jean Chapot, shot by Sacha Vierny. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Hélène Plemiannikov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Alain Delon and Simone Signoret and Bernard Le Coq carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0070133 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.