Les Avocats du Diable
Originally released in 1981. Les Avocats du Diable is a tv movie/drama film. directed by André Cayatte. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Laurent Malet, Anne-Marie Philipe, and Mohamed Zinet
Synopsis
In 1958 in Paris, during the Algerian War, a young trainee lawyer, Maître Chabrier, was assigned to defend an Algerian garbage collector against paratroopers who had beaten him. Stay out of Algerian affairs, his peers advise him because the trial is taking a political turn. Chabrier acquired the reputation of the Fellaghas' lawyer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurent Malet
as Maître Pierre Chabrier
Anne-Marie Philipe
as Isabelle Chabrier
Mohamed Zinet
as Mechtir
Raymond Gérôme
as Maître Jules Corvisart
Michel Auclair
as Maître Orsini Belcourt
Amidou
as Leader of the FLN
Michel Beaune
as Commissioner of General Intelligence
Victor Garrivier
as Criminal prosecutor
Henri-Jacques Huet
as Prefect
Jacques Mauclair
as President of the military court
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Antenne 2
- SFP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les Avocats du Diable about?
In 1958 in Paris, during the Algerian War, a young trainee lawyer, Maître Chabrier, was assigned to defend an Algerian garbage collector against paratroopers who had beaten him. Stay out of Algeri...
Who directed Les Avocats du Diable?
Les Avocats du Diable was directed by André Cayatte.
How long is Les Avocats du Diable?
Les Avocats du Diable has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Les Avocats du Diable released?
Les Avocats du Diable was released on May 19, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Les Avocats du Diable?
The main cast of Les Avocats du Diable includes Laurent Malet, Anne-Marie Philipe, Mohamed Zinet, Raymond Gérôme, Michel Auclair.