Les Violents
Synopsis
Pierre Tercelin who used to be a prosperous industrialist is now ruined and embittered, having become a mere lock keeper. A widower, he lives with his daughter Evelyne, a music-hall dancer. Claiming he is being persecuted by his cousin Edgar he gets in touch again with another cousin of his he hates, Bernard, a millionaire gun runner,who is also a victim of Edgar. It must be said that both Pierre and Bernard once caused Edgar to go bankrupt... Pierre offers Bernard to join efforts against Edgar. Soon after, Bernard dies of poison, which is only the first of a series of acts of violence. Tiercelin is shot at while going back home, Bernard's son is gunned down while his sister Luciane disappears. Chief-inspector Malouvier - who oddly enough looks very much like the suspect- investigates....
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Paul Meurisse
Principal Inspector Malouvier
Françoise Fabian
Evelyne Tiercelin
Fernand Ledoux
Pierre Tiercelin
Béatrice Altariba
Lisiane Chartrain
Jean Meyer
Eugène Gallois
Marie-Hélène Astier
Paul Guers
Philippe de Coppet
Louis Arbessier
Me Rodier
Daniel Clérice
Léo Geens / Pierrot
Mag-Avril
Daniel Mendaille
Boss of the bistro
Jean Droze
Julien
Alain Quercy
Bernard Chartrain, son
André Dumas
Jean-Jacques Lécot
Valérie Vivin
Jacques Malherbe
Michel Karlof
Release History & Theatrical Window
Référendum international du film à Vichy
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Calef
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Calef
- Original Title
- Les Violents
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ocean Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Calef
Henri Calef, Jacques Chabannes
Jean Isnard
Denise Baby
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Calef
Screenplay
Henri Calef
Director
Raymond Druart
Production Design
Denise Baby
Editor
Jean Isnard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Violents
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What is Les Violents about?
Pierre Tercelin who used to be a prosperous industrialist is now ruined and embittered, having become a mere lock keeper. A widower, he lives with his daughter Evelyne, a music-hall dancer. Claiming he is being persecuted by his cousin Edgar he gets in touch again with another cousin of his he hates, Bernard, a millionaire gun runner,who is also a victim of Edgar. It must be said that both Pierre and Bernard once caused Edgar to go bankrupt... Pierre offers Bernard to join efforts against Edgar. Soon after, Bernard dies of poison, which is only the first of a series of acts of violence. Tiercelin is shot at while going back home, Bernard's son is gunned down while his sister Luciane disappears. Chief-inspector Malouvier - who oddly enough looks very much like the suspect- investigates....
Who directed Les Violents?
Les Violents was directed by Henri Calef.
Who stars in Les Violents?
The principal cast of Les Violents includes Paul Meurisse, Françoise Fabian, Fernand Ledoux, Béatrice Altariba, Jean Meyer.
When was Les Violents released and how long is it?
Les Violents was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.