The Last Battle
Le Dernier Combat
Synopsis
The plot explores the devastation of civilization and issues of brutality, hostility and isolation. Pierre Jolivet stars as the main character (identified only as "The Man" in the end credits) who is menaced by "The Brute" (played by Jean Reno) on his journey through a world filled by people rendered nearly mute by some unknown incident.
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Le Dernier Combat 1983 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-07
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Pierre Jolivet
The Man
Jean Bouise
The Doctor
Fritz Wepper
Captain
Jean Reno
The Brute
Christiane Krüger
Captain's Concubine
Maurice Lamy
Dwarf
Pierre Carrive
Captain's Man
Jean-Michel Castanié
Captain's Man
Michel Doset
Captain's Man
Bernard Havet
Captain's Man
Marcel Berthomier
Captain's Man
Petra Müller
Woman in the Cell
Garry Jode
Captain's Man
Mylène Farmer
Woman lying on the bed
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Jolivet, Luc Besson
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- Le Dernier Combat
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Loup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Pierre Jolivet, Luc Besson
Éric Serra
Carlo Varini
Sophie Schmit
Pierre Jolivet, Konstantin Aleksandrov, Luc Besson
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Jolivet
Writer
Luc Besson
Writer
Luc Besson
Director
Pierre Jolivet
Producer
Martine Rapin
Costume Design
Thierry Flamand
Production Design
Sophie Schmit
Editor
Christian Grosrichard
Production Design
Marie Beau
Costume Design
Luc Besson
Producer
Carlo Varini
Director of Photography
Éric Serra
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Battle
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What is The Last Battle about?
The plot explores the devastation of civilization and issues of brutality, hostility and isolation. Pierre Jolivet stars as the main character (identified only as "The Man" in the end credits) who is menaced by "The Brute" (played by Jean Reno) on his journey through a world filled by people rendered nearly mute by some unknown incident.
Who directed The Last Battle?
The Last Battle was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in The Last Battle?
The principal cast of The Last Battle includes Pierre Jolivet, Jean Bouise, Fritz Wepper, Jean Reno, Christiane Krüger.
When was The Last Battle released and how long is it?
The Last Battle was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Battle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Battle was composed by Éric Serra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Battle?
The Last Battle holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).