Garde à Vue (1981)

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This is a minimalist interrogation drama about a wealthy, influential attorney (Michel Serrault) in a small French town falls under suspicion in a double rape/murder case. The police bring the lawyer in for questioning; at first politely, and then less so, the interrogation team (Lino Venture, Guy Marchand) chips away at the suspect's alibi. An expertly wrought surprise ending makes up for the clumsiness of the English-language dubbing. This French film was based on the British novel Brainwash, by John Wainwright. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Director(s):
Claude Miller
Writer(s):
Jean HermanMichel AudiardClaude Miller
Producer(s):
Georges DancigersAlexandre Mnouchkine
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Awards:
  • 1981 - Garde à Vue - French Academy of Cinema - Best Editing
  • 1981 - Garde à Vue - French Academy of Cinema - Best Original Screenplay
  • 1982 - Garde à Vue - French Academy of Cinema - Best Editing
  • 1981 - Garde à Vue - French Academy of Cinema - Best Supporting Actor
  • 1981 - Garde à Vue - French Academy of Cinema - Best Actor
  • 1981 - Garde à Vue - French Academy of Cinema - Best Original Screenplay
  • 1981 - Garde à Vue - French Academy of Cinema - Best Original Screenplay

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