La Menace
Originally released in 1977. La Menace is a action/crime film. directed by Alain Corneau.
Starring Yves Montand, Carole Laure, and Marie Dubois
Synopsis
Henri Savin has managed a trucking company for his lover, Dominique Montlaur, for many years. Now he is planning to leave her for Julie Manet, the woman he has made pregnant, and Dominique is hysterical. She first threatens suicide, then shows up at a meeting of Savin and Julie. Dominique tries everything she can think of to break Savin and Julie apart, to no avail. Frustrated in her efforts, she jumps off a cliff and dies. Savin insists that he and Julie lie to the police about the encounter, although Dominique's death was a suicide and therefore they had no direct hand in it. Detective Waldeck investigates Dominique's death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (44 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Yves Montand
as Henri Savin
Carole Laure
as Julie Manet
Marie Dubois
as Dominique Montlaur, Truck Company Manager
Jean-François Balmer
as Inspector Waldeck
Marc Eyraud
as Examining Magistrate Baron
Roger Muni
as Bruno, Waldeck's Deputy
Jacques Rispal
as Paco, Trucks Dispatcher
Michel Ruhl
as Leverrier, Lawyer
Gabriel Gascon
as Pannequin
Martin Trévières
as Belloc, Montlaur's Competitor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions du Daunou
- Viaduc Productions
- Canafox Films
- Citeca Productions
- L.C.J. Editions & Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Menace about?
Henri Savin has managed a trucking company for his lover, Dominique Montlaur, for many years. Now he is planning to leave her for Julie Manet, the woman he has made pregnant, and Dominique is hyste...
Who directed La Menace?
La Menace was directed by Alain Corneau.
How long is La Menace?
La Menace has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was La Menace released?
La Menace was released on September 28, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Menace?
The main cast of La Menace includes Yves Montand, Carole Laure, Marie Dubois, Jean-François Balmer, Marc Eyraud.