The Sword and the Balance
Le Glaive et la Balance
“A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?”
Synopsis
Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.
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Le Glaive et la balance ( 1963 - bande annonce )
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-03
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Anthony Perkins
Johnny Parsons
Jean-Claude Brialy
Jean-Philippe
Renato Salvatori
François
Pascale Audret
Agnès
Jacques Monod
Commissioner
Marie Déa
Madame Winter
Horst Janson
Mac
Fernand Ledoux
Prosecutor
Maurice Chevit
Inspector
Anne Tonietti
Christine Prévost
Élina Labourdette
Simone Darbon
Henri Vilbert
Juror
Lou Bennett
Lou Bennett and Kenny Clark Jazz Combo
Paul Amiot
Man
Teddy Bilis
Juror
Charles Blavette
Claude Cerval
Plouzenec
Janine Darcey
Chantal
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Cayatte
- Screenplay & Story
- André Cayatte, Henri Jeanson, Charles Spaak
- Original Title
- Le Glaive et la Balance
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Ultra Film, Trianon Films, Sicilia Cinematografica, Gaumont International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Cayatte
André Cayatte, Henri Jeanson, Charles Spaak
Department Leadership Roster
André Cayatte
Director
André Cayatte
Writer
Henri Jeanson
Writer
Charles Spaak
Writer
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What is The Sword and the Balance about?
Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.
Who directed The Sword and the Balance?
The Sword and the Balance was directed by André Cayatte.
Who stars in The Sword and the Balance?
The principal cast of The Sword and the Balance includes Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori, Pascale Audret, Jacques Monod.
When was The Sword and the Balance released and how long is it?
The Sword and the Balance was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword and the Balance?
The Sword and the Balance holds official age classifications: FR: TP.