Last Leap
Le Dernier Saut
Synopsis
A veteran paratrooper murders his Vietnamese wife when he finds her in the arms of a younger man. Garal (Maurice Ronet) makes it back to the army base where his drunken roommate provides him with an iron clad alibi. Jauran (Michel Bouquet) is the local police inspector who befriends the Garal, unaware he is the killer. The younger man is accused of the woman's murder, but the paratrooper begins to feel overwhelmed with guilt. The longer he remains silent about the crime, the more psychological torture he must endure.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Édouard Luntz
- Screenplay & Story
- Bartolomé Bennassar, Antoine Blondin
- Original Score
- Eugène Kurtz
- Original Title
- Le Dernier Saut
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Édouard Luntz
Bartolomé Bennassar, Antoine Blondin
Eugène Kurtz
Department Leadership Roster
Édouard Luntz
Director
Antoine Blondin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Leap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Leap about?
A veteran paratrooper murders his Vietnamese wife when he finds her in the arms of a younger man. Garal (Maurice Ronet) makes it back to the army base where his drunken roommate provides him with an iron clad alibi. Jauran (Michel Bouquet) is the local police inspector who befriends the Garal, unaware he is the killer. The younger man is accused of the woman's murder, but the paratrooper begins to feel overwhelmed with guilt. The longer he remains silent about the crime, the more psychological torture he must endure.
Who directed Last Leap?
Last Leap was directed by Édouard Luntz.
Who stars in Last Leap?
The principal cast of Last Leap includes Maurice Ronet, Michel Bouquet, Cathy Rosier, Eric Penet, Betty Beckers.
When was Last Leap released and how long is it?
Last Leap was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Leap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Leap was composed by Eugène Kurtz.
Is Last Leap based on a book or true story?
Last Leap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bartolomé Bennassar".