The Swindle

1997 1h 45m FR

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 101

ComedyCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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Betty and Victor, a rather ill-matched couple, tour unobtrusively around France in their motor-home, earning their living as petty con artists, until one day they find themselves involved in an international money scam which takes them on a globe-trotting adventure.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isabelle Huppert
Betty
Michel Serrault
Victor
François Cluzet
Maurice
Jean-François Balmer
Monsieur K
Jackie Berroyer
Robert Chatillon
Thomas Chabrol
Swiss Desk Clerk
Mony Dalmès
Signora Trotti
Jean Benguigui
Guadeloupe Gangster

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Claude Chabrol
Writers: Claude Chabrol
Languages: French
Countries: France, Switzerland

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ERA

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

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Switzerland.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Claude Chabrol, shot by Eduardo Serra. 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 Matthieu Chabrol. 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 Monique Fardoulis 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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Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault and François Cluzet carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0120018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Claude Chabrol directs. Eduardo Serra behind the camera. Matthieu Chabrol scores. Monique Fardoulis cuts. Produced in France, Switzerland. Dialogue in French.

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129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Switzerland.
3Directed by Claude Chabrol, shot by Eduardo Serra. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Matthieu Chabrol. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Monique Fardoulis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault and François Cluzet carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0120018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 10 themes, including "money transfer", "briefcase", "suitcase full of money", "stealing money".