Trapped by Fear
Les Distractions
Synopsis
Paul, a reporter and photographer, comes to the rescue of Laurent, his old army companion in Algeria, who while being pursued in a stolen car has accidentally killed a police officer on a motorcycle.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Paul Frapier
Alexandra Stewart
Véra
Sylva Koscina
Arabelle
Claude Brasseur
Laurent Porte
Eva Damien
Dany
Corrado Guarducci
L'ami d'Arabelle
Linda Sini
La concierge
Jacques Jouanneau
Maxime
Sady Rebbot
le photographe de mode
Yves Brainville
le commissaire de police
Mireille Darc
Maïa
Raymond Pélissier
Georges Hubert
Renée Duchateau
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Bassan, Roger Ribadeau-Dumas, Jacques Dupont
- Original Score
- Richard Cornu
- Original Title
- Les Distractions
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- France Cinéma Productions, Sirius Pictures, CEI Incom, Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Dupont
Jean Bassan, Roger Ribadeau-Dumas, Jacques Dupont
Richard Cornu
Pierre Gillette
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Dupont
Director
Richard Cornu
Original Music Composer
Pierre Gillette
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trapped by Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trapped by Fear about?
Paul, a reporter and photographer, comes to the rescue of Laurent, his old army companion in Algeria, who while being pursued in a stolen car has accidentally killed a police officer on a motorcycle.
Who directed Trapped by Fear?
Trapped by Fear was directed by Jacques Dupont.
Who stars in Trapped by Fear?
The principal cast of Trapped by Fear includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alexandra Stewart, Sylva Koscina, Claude Brasseur, Eva Damien.
When was Trapped by Fear released and how long is it?
Trapped by Fear was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Trapped by Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trapped by Fear was composed by Richard Cornu.
Is Trapped by Fear based on a book or true story?
Trapped by Fear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Bassan".