The Penultimate
L'Avant Dernier
Synopsis
A man wanders through a wrecked, dystopian city, finding violence everywhere he turns.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Jolivet, Luc Besson
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- L'Avant Dernier
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Loup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Pierre Jolivet, Luc Besson
Éric Serra
Carlo Varini
Sophie Schmit
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Department Leadership Roster
Luc Besson
Director
Sophie Schmit
Editor
Luc Besson
Producer
Pierre Jolivet
Writer
Luc Besson
Writer
Magali Bassene
Costume Design
Nicole Fresque
Costume Design
Carlo Varini
Director of Photography
Éric Serra
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Penultimate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Penultimate about?
A man wanders through a wrecked, dystopian city, finding violence everywhere he turns.
Who directed The Penultimate?
The Penultimate was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in The Penultimate?
The principal cast of The Penultimate includes Pierre Jolivet, Jean Reno, Fabrice Roche.
When was The Penultimate released and how long is it?
The Penultimate was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Penultimate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Penultimate was composed by Éric Serra.