Legitimate Violence
Légitime violence
Synopsis
In the course of a violent hold-up at Deauville station, several innocent bystanders are shot dead. The victims include a politician, Robert Andréani, and three members of the same family. Devastated by the death of his wife, daughter and mother, Martin Modot resolves that their killers will be brought to justice. When the police fail to make any progress in their investigation, he decides to take matters into his own hands, with the support of a neo-fascist vigilante organization.
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Claude Brasseur
Martin Modot
Véronique Genest
Lucie Kasler
Thierry Lhermitte
Eddy Kasler
Michel Aumont
Divisional Commissioner Henri Brousse
Valérie Kaprisky
Nadine
Roger Planchon
Philippe Miller
André Valardy
Varin
Francis Lemarque
Lucien Modot
Plastic Bertrand
Self
Christopher Lambert
Jockey
Christian Bouillette
Inspector Paul Gouvion
Dominique Besnehard
Eric Métayer
Mireille Delcroix
Christine Modot
Pierre Michaël
Robert Andreatti
Arlette Gilbert
Mrs. Modot
Francis Frappat
Inspector Carducci
Mimi Young
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Leroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Fabre, Richard Morgiève, Patrick Laurent, Jean-Patrick Manchette
- Original Score
- Jean-Marie Sénia
- Original Title
- Légitime violence
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Stéphan Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge Leroy
Pierre Fabre, Richard Morgiève, Patrick Laurent, Jean-Patrick Manchette
Jean-Marie Sénia
Ramón F. Suárez
François Ceppi
Véra Belmont
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Leroy
Director
François Ceppi
Editor
Pierre Fabre
Screenplay
Jean-Marie Sénia
Original Music Composer
Richard Morgiève
Screenplay
Ramón F. Suárez
Director of Photography
Patrick Laurent
Screenplay
Jean-Patrick Manchette
Screenplay
Véra Belmont
Producer
Carlos Conti
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legitimate Violence
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What is Legitimate Violence about?
In the course of a violent hold-up at Deauville station, several innocent bystanders are shot dead. The victims include a politician, Robert Andréani, and three members of the same family. Devastated by the death of his wife, daughter and mother, Martin Modot resolves that their killers will be brought to justice. When the police fail to make any progress in their investigation, he decides to take matters into his own hands, with the support of a neo-fascist vigilante organization.
Who directed Legitimate Violence?
Legitimate Violence was directed by Serge Leroy.
Who stars in Legitimate Violence?
The principal cast of Legitimate Violence includes Claude Brasseur, Véronique Genest, Thierry Lhermitte, Michel Aumont, Valérie Kaprisky.
When was Legitimate Violence released and how long is it?
Legitimate Violence was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Legitimate Violence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legitimate Violence was composed by Jean-Marie Sénia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legitimate Violence?
Legitimate Violence holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).