The North Star
Originally released in 1982. The North Star is a crime/drama film. directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Simone Signoret, Philippe Noiret, and Fanny Cottençon
Synopsis
Edouard Binet, an aimless Frenchman, has been travelling in North Africa for many years, and is sailing to Belgium. En route, he meets Sylvie Baron. He introduces her to Nemrod Lobetoum, a rich Egyptian carrying valuable jewelry, and Sylvie and Nemrod become friends. Their friendship escalates to love, which makes Edouard jealous. Days later, Edouard arrives at a rooming house owned by Mme. Louise Baron, Sylvie's mother, wearing blood-stained clothes. It appears that Nemrod was killed on a train after he arrived in France, but Edouard denies any knowledge of what happened. Sylvie suspects that Edouard is responsible for Nemrod's death, but by now her mother has become Edouard's ally.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Simone Signoret
as Mme Louise Baron
Philippe Noiret
as Edouard Binet
Fanny Cottençon
as Sylvie Baron
Julie Jézéquel
as Antoinette Baron
Liliana Gerace
as Jasmina
Gamil Ratib
as Nemrod Lobetoum
Jean-Yves Chatelais
as Valesco
Jean Dautremay
as l'ingénieur
Pierre Forget
as Albert
Jean-Pierre Klein
as Moïse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Sara Films
- Films A2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The North Star about?
Edouard Binet, an aimless Frenchman, has been travelling in North Africa for many years, and is sailing to Belgium. En route, he meets Sylvie Baron. He introduces her to Nemrod Lobetoum, a rich Egy...
Who directed The North Star?
The North Star was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
How long is The North Star?
The North Star has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The North Star released?
The North Star was released on March 31, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The North Star?
The main cast of The North Star includes Simone Signoret, Philippe Noiret, Fanny Cottençon, Julie Jézéquel, Liliana Gerace.