The Specialists
Les Spécialistes
Synopsis
While being transferred to another prison, two convicts - Stéphane Carella and Paul Brandon - effect a miraculous escape. They are pursued across the Verdon Gorge before arriving at an isolated farmhouse whose owner, Laura, offers them sanctuary. Since the death of her husband, Laura has longed to get her own back on the police and she agrees to help Carella and Brandon in their scheme to rob a casino in Nice. After a shoot out with the casino’s owners, Carella realises that not everything is what it seems. Brandon is not what he appears...
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Les Spécialistes - Bande Annonce 1985
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Leconte
- Original Score
- Éric Demarsan
- Original Title
- Les Spécialistes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Leconte
Patrice Leconte
Éric Demarsan
Eduardo Serra
Joëlle Hache
Bernard Artigues
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Leconte
Director
Patrice Leconte
Screenplay
Bernard Artigues
Producer
Éric Demarsan
Original Music Composer
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Joëlle Hache
Editor
Bernard Gorgeon
Stunt Coordinator
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Specialists about?
While being transferred to another prison, two convicts - Stéphane Carella and Paul Brandon - effect a miraculous escape. They are pursued across the Verdon Gorge before arriving at an isolated farmhouse whose owner, Laura, offers them sanctuary. Since the death of her husband, Laura has longed to get her own back on the police and she agrees to help Carella and Brandon in their scheme to rob a casino in Nice. After a shoot out with the casino’s owners, Carella realises that not everything is what it seems. Brandon is not what he appears...
Who directed The Specialists?
The Specialists was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in The Specialists?
The principal cast of The Specialists includes Bernard Giraudeau, Gérard Lanvin, Christiane Jean, Maurice Barrier, Bertie Cortez.
When was The Specialists released and how long is it?
The Specialists was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Specialists?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Specialists was composed by Éric Demarsan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Specialists?
The Specialists holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).