Killing in the Sun

1973 1h 40m FR

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 3

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Synopsis

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The murder of a Parisian mobster starts a war within the world of organized crime.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michel Constantin
Marius Fantoni, aka 'Fanto'
Marcel Bozzuffi
Félix Vinciguerra, aka 'Vinci'
Angelo Infanti
Ange Leoni
Henry Silva
Everett
Nicole Calfan
Nunzia Marchetti
Denis Manuel
Sauveur Leoni
Francis Linel
Francis Marchetti, aka 'Francis le boîteux'
Marco Perrin
Commissioner Maestracci

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Daniel Vigne
Writers: Léo Carrier, Jacques Robert, Alberto Liberati
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 Daniel Vigne, shot by Jean Charvein. 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 Christian Gaubert. 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 Laurence Leininger 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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Michel Constantin and Marcel Bozzuffi and Angelo Infanti carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0245947 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Daniel Vigne directs. Jean Charvein behind the camera. Christian Gaubert scores. Laurence Leininger cuts. 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 Daniel Vigne, shot by Jean Charvein. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christian Gaubert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Laurence Leininger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Michel Constantin and Marcel Bozzuffi and Angelo Infanti carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0245947 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.