The Rebel
Le rebelle
Synopsis
After the death of his parents, Pierre is forced to care for his younger sister Nathalie by committing petty crimes. In a recurring motif of Gérard Blain’s cinema, Pierre is taken under the wing of an older gay man, Hubert , who offers him work and financial security; but when Hubert makes advances to him, Pierre robs him and takes up with a group of radical leftists who are planning terrorist attacks. Without employment, Pierre loses Nathalie to child services and spirals into desperation, finally erupting in an act of horrific violence. An x-ray showing the largely undiagnosed sickness of its time, and a stern warning to ours.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Blain
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Blain, André Debaecque
- Original Score
- Catherine Lara
- Original Title
- Le rebelle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- R.O.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Blain
Gérard Blain, André Debaecque
Catherine Lara
Emmanuel Machuel
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Blain
Writer
Gérard Blain
Director
André Debaecque
Writer
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Catherine Lara
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rebel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rebel about?
After the death of his parents, Pierre is forced to care for his younger sister Nathalie by committing petty crimes. In a recurring motif of Gérard Blain’s cinema, Pierre is taken under the wing of an older gay man, Hubert , who offers him work and financial security; but when Hubert makes advances to him, Pierre robs him and takes up with a group of radical leftists who are planning terrorist attacks. Without employment, Pierre loses Nathalie to child services and spirals into desperation, finally erupting in an act of horrific violence. An x-ray showing the largely undiagnosed sickness of its time, and a stern warning to ours.
Who directed The Rebel?
The Rebel was directed by Gérard Blain.
Who stars in The Rebel?
The principal cast of The Rebel includes Patrick Norbert, Michel Subor, Isabelle Rosais, Jean-Jacques Aublanc, Françoise Michaud.
When was The Rebel released and how long is it?
The Rebel was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rebel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rebel was composed by Catherine Lara.