France,
1981, 128 min
Directed by:
Bertrand TavernierCinematography:
Pierre-William GlennComposer:
Philippe SardeCast:
Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran, Eddy Mitchell, Irène Skobline, Guy Marchand, Michel Beaune, Mamadou Dioumé (more)Plots(1)
Noiret is the unremarkable village policeman, Lucien Cordier, who is a source of amusement to all those around him. One day he decides to take action; becoming a Machiavellian avenging angel, he begins to execute his own brand of vigilante justice. (StudioCanal UK)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1983 - Bertrand Tavernier (Best Foreign Language Film)
César Awards
- 1982 - Best Film
- 1982 - Bertrand Tavernier (Best Director)
- 1982 - Philippe Noiret (Best Actor)
- 1982 - Isabelle Huppert (Best Actress)
- 1982 - Jean-Pierre Marielle (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1982 - Eddy Mitchell (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1982 - Stéphane Audran (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1982 - Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Aurenche (Best Screenplay, Original or Adaptation)
- 1982 - Best Editing
- 1982 - Best Production Design
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1982 - Bertrand Tavernier (Official Selection)