Without Apparent Motive
Sans mobile apparent
“One of them is the next victim. One is the killer. We challenge you to guess who.”
Synopsis
A series of murders is committed in Nice on the French riviera. The commissaire Carella is in charge and tries to find a missing link between all these murders.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blu-ray Promo Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-22
Top Cast
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Jean-Louis Trintignant
Stéphane Carella
Dominique Sanda
Sandra Forest
Sacha Distel
Julien Sabirnou
Carla Gravina
Jocelyne Rocca
Paul Crauchet
Francis Palombo
Laura Antonelli
Juliette Vaudreuil
Michel Bardinet
Tony Forest
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Perry Rupert-Foote
Stéphane Audran
Hélène Vallée
Gilles Ségal
Di Bozzo
Pierre Dominique
Doume
Erich Segal
Hans Kleinberg
Jean-Jacques Delbo
Le supérieur
André Falcon
Le sous-préfet
Alexis Sellan
Pierre Barroyer
Esmeralda Ruspoli
Madame Forest
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Labro
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Labella, Philippe Labro, Jacques Lanzmann
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Sans mobile apparent
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cinétel, Euro International Films, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Labro
Vincenzo Labella, Philippe Labro, Jacques Lanzmann, Evan Hunter
Ennio Morricone
Jean Penzer
Claude Barrois, Nicole Saunier
Jacques-Eric Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Labro
Director
Vincenzo Labella
Screenplay
Philippe Labro
Screenplay
Jacques Lanzmann
Screenplay
Jacques-Eric Strauss
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Claude Barrois
Editor
Nicole Saunier
Editor
André Hoss
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Without Apparent Motive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Without Apparent Motive about?
A series of murders is committed in Nice on the French riviera. The commissaire Carella is in charge and tries to find a missing link between all these murders.
Who directed Without Apparent Motive?
Without Apparent Motive was directed by Philippe Labro.
Who stars in Without Apparent Motive?
The principal cast of Without Apparent Motive includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Dominique Sanda, Sacha Distel, Carla Gravina, Paul Crauchet.
When was Without Apparent Motive released and how long is it?
Without Apparent Motive was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Without Apparent Motive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Without Apparent Motive was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Without Apparent Motive based on a book or true story?
Without Apparent Motive is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evan Hunter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Without Apparent Motive?
Without Apparent Motive holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).