Cop or Hood
Flic ou Voyou
Synopsis
When the local police inspector was found dead in a prostitute's house, police division commissioner Stan Borowitz is sent to investigate the situation. Posing as the prostitute's long-lost brother "Antonio Cerruti," he discovers a mare's nest of police corruption. In fact, in this comedy thriller the whole town is corrupt. If they were closely examined, Stan's methods for pursuing this investigation might embarrass the police. For instance, he drives into a criminal's house in a fancy, expensive race car. In another incident, he callously blows up a casino owned by Musard , one of the town's crime bosses. On that occasion, he first forces Musard to remove his clothes, and the poor criminal watches his casino explode from across the square while standing naked in a phone booth. Meanwhile, Stan seduces the lovely Edmonde.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Divisional Commissioner Stanislas Borovitz / Antonio Cerutti
Georges Géret
Théodore Musard Aka 'L'Auvergnat'
Claude Brosset
Achille Volfoni, Aka 'Le Corse'
Jean-François Balmer
Inspector Georges Massard
Tony Kendall
Inspector Rey
Michel Beaune
Marcel Langlois
Catherine Lachens
Mrs. Simone Langlois
Julie Jézéquel
Charlotte
Michel Galabru
Commissioner Grimaud
Juliette Mills
Mrs. Bertrand, Widow of Commissioner Bertrand
Venantino Venantini
Mario, Shot of 'L'Auvergnat'
Charles Gérard
Cazauban
Marie Laforêt
Edmonde Puget-Rostand
Michel Peyrelon
Camille, Businessman from 'L'Auvergnat'
Philippe Castelli
Driving License Inspector
Marc Lamole
Deputy Public Prosecutor
Nicolas Vogel
Marcel Gaston
Mireille Orsini
Mrs. Cerutti
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Grisolia, Jean Herman, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Flic ou Voyou
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Cerito Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lautner
Michel Grisolia, Jean Herman, Michel Audiard
Philippe Sarde
Henri Decaë
Michelle David
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Lautner
Director
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Michelle David
Editor
Tony Roman
Production Design
Paulette Breil
Costume Design
Marie-Françoise Perochon
Costume Design
Claude Carliez
Stunt Coordinator
Rémy Julienne
Stunt Coordinator
Michel Audiard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cop or Hood
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What is Cop or Hood about?
When the local police inspector was found dead in a prostitute's house, police division commissioner Stan Borowitz is sent to investigate the situation. Posing as the prostitute's long-lost brother "Antonio Cerruti," he discovers a mare's nest of police corruption. In fact, in this comedy thriller the whole town is corrupt. If they were closely examined, Stan's methods for pursuing this investigation might embarrass the police. For instance, he drives into a criminal's house in a fancy, expensive race car. In another incident, he callously blows up a casino owned by Musard , one of the town's crime bosses. On that occasion, he first forces Musard to remove his clothes, and the poor criminal watches his casino explode from across the square while standing naked in a phone booth. Meanwhile, Stan seduces the lovely Edmonde.
Who directed Cop or Hood?
Cop or Hood was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in Cop or Hood?
The principal cast of Cop or Hood includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Georges Géret, Claude Brosset, Jean-François Balmer, Tony Kendall.
When was Cop or Hood released and how long is it?
Cop or Hood was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Cop or Hood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cop or Hood was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is Cop or Hood based on a book or true story?
Cop or Hood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Grisolia".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cop or Hood?
Cop or Hood holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).