France / Mar 18, 1998 / U
2h 54min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
After biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bernadette Giraud | Marthe |
| Micheline Herzog | Sabine |
| Patrick Le Bouar | Robert |
| Mick Gondouin | Extra (uncredited) |
| Grégoire Colin | Paul |
| Jerzy Radziwiłowicz | Walser |
Genres
DramaCrimeMysteryThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Secret défense |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France, Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Pierre Grise Productions, T&C Film, Alia Films, La Sept Cinéma |
| Release date | 18 marzo 1998 |
| Production | Martine Marignac, Maurice Tinchant |
| Writer | Jacques Rivette, Pascal Bonitzer, Emmanuelle Cuau |
| Editing | Nicole Lubtchansky |
| Cinematography | William Lubtchansky |
| Assistant directors | Jacques Rivette |
| Camera operators | William Lubtchansky |
| Additional photography | William Lubtchansky |
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| Production design | Emmanuel de Chauvigny |
| Art direction | Emmanuel de Chauvigny |
| Set decoration | Emmanuel de Chauvigny |
| Costume design | Anne Autran |
| Makeup | Anne Autran |
| Hairstyling | Anne Autran |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
France / Feb 23, 2005 / U / DVD
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