Angel's Leap
Le saut de l'ange
“A town comes alive with violence as one man seeks revenge!”
Synopsis
In this French crime thriller, you can leave the mob, but the mob won't leave you. Louis (Jean Yanne) has retired to a Thailand plantation with an Asian wife and child. Back in Marseilles, however, because a no-holds-barred gang war has broken out, Louis' large collateral family is wiped out, and he is family are slated for destruction.
Top Cast
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Jean Yanne
Louis Orsini
Senta Berger
Sylvaine Orsini
Sterling Hayden
Mason / Custer
Raymond Pellegrin
Diego Alvarez
Gordon Mitchell
Henry Di Fusco
Claude Cerval
Marc Orsini
Daniel Ivernel
Le commissaire Pedrinelli
Giancarlo Sbragia
Forestier
Michel Rocher
L'officier de police à Melun
Sophie Boudet
Lee
Carlo Nell
Marcel Lupovici
Lucien Orsini
André Rouyer
Rigaux, un officier de police
Jean Bouchaud
Le gaucher
Roger Lumont
Bagur
Annie Kerani
Sinna
N'Guyen Tien Lap
Chanh
Tadakatsu Shiga
N'Guyen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Boisset, Richard Winckler
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Le saut de l'ange
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Lira Films, International Apollo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Boisset
Yves Boisset, Richard Winckler, Bernard-Paul Lallier, Claude Veillot
François de Roubaix
Jean Boffety
Albert Jurgenson
Raymond Danon, Richard Winckler
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Boisset
Director
Yves Boisset
Screenplay
Richard Winckler
Screenplay
Raymond Danon
Producer
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Théobald Meurisse
Production Design
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel's Leap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angel's Leap about?
In this French crime thriller, you can leave the mob, but the mob won't leave you. Louis (Jean Yanne) has retired to a Thailand plantation with an Asian wife and child. Back in Marseilles, however, because a no-holds-barred gang war has broken out, Louis' large collateral family is wiped out, and he is family are slated for destruction.
Who directed Angel's Leap?
Angel's Leap was directed by Yves Boisset.
Who stars in Angel's Leap?
The principal cast of Angel's Leap includes Jean Yanne, Senta Berger, Sterling Hayden, Raymond Pellegrin, Gordon Mitchell.
When was Angel's Leap released and how long is it?
Angel's Leap was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Angel's Leap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angel's Leap was composed by François de Roubaix.
Is Angel's Leap based on a book or true story?
Angel's Leap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard-Paul Lallier".