The Captive
Originally released in 1962. The Captive is a crime/drama film. directed by Maurice Labro. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Chevrier, Barbara Laage, and André Versini
Synopsis
Two gun runners, Le Doc and Rougier, save and tend the only survivor of a plane crash into the Vietnamese jungle. When they realize the man named Hamelin is a renowned electronics engineer, they decide to keep him hostage and to release him in exchange for a high ransom. Things get complicated with the coming of Sylvie, Hamelin's wife in search of her missing husband. To make matters worse, Wong,a Chinese gang leader and former ally of the traffickers, turns against them and attacks them with his men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Emile Darbel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Captive about?
Two gun runners, Le Doc and Rougier, save and tend the only survivor of a plane crash into the Vietnamese jungle. When they realize the man named Hamelin is a renowned electronics engineer, they de...
Who directed The Captive?
The Captive was directed by Maurice Labro.
How long is The Captive?
The Captive has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Captive released?
The Captive was released on December 5, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Captive?
The main cast of The Captive includes Jean Chevrier, Barbara Laage, André Versini, Fivos Razi, Gib Grossac.