L'Innocent
Synopsis
The film is based on real events be tween the years 1978-1980. Theo Grangier, a man without education, with no parents nor family, is involved in the robbery along with two recidivists. But the policeman is killed during a robbery. But Theo is the only one who is arrested and charged with murdering an officer of laws, even though the other two perpetrators are not found and Theo is not conclusively proved to be a murderer. He is later sentenced to death. The trial galvanizes the French society - Jean-Paul Sartre comes out publicly in favor of Theo Grunge...
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Patrick Timsit
Théo Grangier
Régis Romele
Policeman
Frédéric Pierrot
Gendarme Thierry Deville
Isabelle Gélinas
Me Sophie Charpentier
Marie Kremer
Chantal Laborde
Vanessa Larré
Martine Legendre
Joseph Malerba
Roger Lemonnier
Alexandre Zeff
Armed robber
Aymeric Cormerais
Armed robber
Julien Cafaro
Head Prison Guard
Olivier Claverie
Commander Gendarmerie
Franck Beckmann
Commander Gendarmerie
Fabien Baïardi
Policeman
Bernard Malaka
Investigating judge
Patrick Pierron
President of the court
Christophe Bourseiller
Prison Director
Éric Naggar
Prison Director
Alain Debruyne
Jean-Paul Sartre
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de la fiction TV de la Rochelle
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Boutron
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Boutron, Patrick Timsit, Tonino Benacquista
- Original Title
- L'Innocent
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Tentative d'Evasion, Scarlett Production, France 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Boutron
Pierre Boutron, Patrick Timsit, Tonino Benacquista
Guy Famechon
Patrice Monnet
Joëy Faré
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Boutron
Director
Pierre Boutron
Writer
Patrice Monnet
Editor
Patrick Timsit
Writer
Tonino Benacquista
Writer
Joëy Faré
Producer
Guy Famechon
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for L'Innocent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Innocent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'Innocent about?
The film is based on real events be tween the years 1978-1980. Theo Grangier, a man without education, with no parents nor family, is involved in the robbery along with two recidivists. But the policeman is killed during a robbery. But Theo is the only one who is arrested and charged with murdering an officer of laws, even though the other two perpetrators are not found and Theo is not conclusively proved to be a murderer. He is later sentenced to death. The trial galvanizes the French society - Jean-Paul Sartre comes out publicly in favor of Theo Grunge...
Who directed L'Innocent?
L'Innocent was directed by Pierre Boutron.
Who stars in L'Innocent?
The principal cast of L'Innocent includes Patrick Timsit, Régis Romele, Frédéric Pierrot, Isabelle Gélinas, Marie Kremer.
When was L'Innocent released and how long is it?
L'Innocent was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.