Le Combat dans l’île (1962)
Overview
The charismatic, surly son of a wealthy industrialist, Clément, leads a double life as a member of a right-wing extremist organization. When he’s ratted out after a failed assassination attempt on a prominent politician, Clément and his long-suffering wife Anne flee Paris to the idyllic country home of his childhood friend, pacifist print-maker Paul. As affection blossoms between Paul and Anne, the emotional, as well as political tensions, soar and eventually explode.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 3.694 |
Directed By
Alain Cavalier
Crew
Alain Cavalier
Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Serge Nigg
Janine Lanksheaf
Alain Quefféléan
Fred Surin
Philippe Collin
Nicolas Ribowski
Albert Volper
André Hervée
Jean Nény
Jean-Marie Maillols
Monique André
Élisabeth Rappeneau
Alain Cavalier
Pierre Lhomme
Pierre Gillette
TOP CAST
Romy Schneider
Anne
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Clément Lesser
Henri Serre
Paul
Diane Lepvrier
Cécile
Maurice Garrel
Terrasse
Robert Bousquet
Lucien
Jacques Berlioz
Le père
Armand Meffre
André
Pierre Asso
Serge
Jean-Pierre Melville
Un membre de l'organisation (uncredited)
Clara Tambour
Marthe (uncredited)
Jean Topart
Récitant (voice) (uncredited)
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