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Last Known Address

1970 1h 42m FR
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7.3
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★7.3TMDB · 120
ThrillerCrime
Synopsis
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Marceau Léonetti, a competent and energetic officer stops by chance the son of an influential lawyer driving under the influence of alcohol. A few months later, the lawyer falsely accuses Léonetti as being violent and incompetent. As a result Marceau is transferred to a small police station, where he meets young and beautiful Jeanne. Soon they are faced with a tough investigation.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
José Giovanni
Writers
José Giovanni
Languages
French
Countries
France, Italy

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ERA

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56 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 José Giovanni, shot by Étienne Becker. 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 François de Roubaix. 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 Kenout Peltier 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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Lino Ventura and Marlène Jobert and Michel Constantin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0064225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

José Giovanni directs. Étienne Becker behind the camera. François de Roubaix scores. Kenout Peltier cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 156 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
  • 3Directed by José Giovanni, shot by Étienne Becker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by François de Roubaix. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Kenout Peltier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Lino Ventura and Marlène Jobert and Michel Constantin carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0064225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Étienne Becker
Original score
François de Roubaix
Editing
Kenout Peltier
Production design
Jean-Jacques Caziot
Makeup / hair
Aïda Carange
Runtime
102 min · 1h 42m
Status
Released
Original language
FR

Also by

José Giovanni

Production companies

Who made it

  • RI

    Rizzoli Film

    IT

  • CI

    Cité Films

    FR

  • SI

    Simar Films

    FR

  • VA

    Valoria Films

    FR

Key crew

  • Co-Costume DesignerMichèle Cerf
  • Sound EditorRené-Christian Forget
  • Makeup ArtistAïda Carange
  • NovelJoseph Harrington
  • EditorKenout Peltier
  • ProducerJacques Bar
  • Production DesignJean-Jacques Caziot

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • gangster
  • murder
  • police detective
  • french noir
  • neo-noir

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1971-04-22

Also known as

International titles

  • Die letzte AdresseDE
  • Tödliche FristDE
  • Gesucht wird: Roger MartinXG

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