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5.9 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19971h 35mSpain, France

The Target

La Cible

Synopsis

A young French sailor falls in love with a Russian tourist during a passion-filled three-day furlough, but is whisked away for a months worth of submarine duty before he can learn her last name and Moscow address. When he is finally freed again, he embarks upon a search for his lost love. Unfortunately, while his aim is true, his timing is off. His first stop is the broadcast headquarters of a major television network. He arrives shortly before the place blasted apart by a bomb. Later, he goes to the apartment of a noted talk-show host in hopes of receiving air-time during which he will plead for information concerning his lost love. But things don't come out as planned for somehow, the sailor ends up considered the prime suspect in the bombing while the real-life terrorist and his cohort, who happen to be in the same apartment building in hopes of knocking off a crooked judge.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 2, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$350K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Pierre Courrège
Screenplay & Story
Bernard Rosselli, Pierre Courrège, Pauline Daumale
Original Score
Christian Gaubert
Original Title
La Cible
Country of Origin
Spain, France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$350K
Production Studios
UFD

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pierre Courrège

Screenplay & Story

Bernard Rosselli, Pierre Courrège, Pauline Daumale

Original Score & Music

Christian Gaubert

Director of Photography

Yves Dahan

Film Editing

Nicole Saunier

Producers

Laurent Thiry

Department Leadership Roster

Pierre Courrège

Director

Nicole Saunier

Editor

Yves Dahan

Director of Photography

Bernard Rosselli

Bernard Rosselli

Writer

Madeline Fontaine

Madeline Fontaine

Costume Design

Pierre Courrège

Writer

Christian Gaubert

Christian Gaubert

Original Music Composer

Pauline Daumale

Pauline Daumale

Writer

Laurent Thiry

Producer

Nicolas Prier

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Target.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Target

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Target about?

A young French sailor falls in love with a Russian tourist during a passion-filled three-day furlough, but is whisked away for a months worth of submarine duty before he can learn her last name and Moscow address. When he is finally freed again, he embarks upon a search for his lost love. Unfortunately, while his aim is true, his timing is off. His first stop is the broadcast headquarters of a major television network. He arrives shortly before the place blasted apart by a bomb. Later, he goes to the apartment of a noted talk-show host in hopes of receiving air-time during which he will plead for information concerning his lost love. But things don't come out as planned for somehow, the sailor ends up considered the prime suspect in the bombing while the real-life terrorist and his cohort, who happen to be in the same apartment building in hopes of knocking off a crooked judge.

Who directed The Target?

The Target was directed by Pierre Courrège.

Who stars in The Target?

The principal cast of The Target includes Daniel Russo, Sagamore Stévenin, Anémone, Hippolyte Girardot, Jean-Claude Dreyfus.

When was The Target released and how long is it?

The Target was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for The Target?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Target was composed by Christian Gaubert.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Target?

The Target holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).