The Comeuppance
L'Ardoise
Synopsis
Philippe, Théo and Bob share the same cell in the prison of La Santé. Philippe, a young student, known as "Sciences-Po", is planning revenge against those who sent him to prison. He offers his two fellow prisoners, seasoned mobsters, to help him recover an important document from a diamond dealer in Le Havre. This paper would rehabilitate his father, his two comrades being able to keep the diamonds contained in the safe... But the coup does not go as planned.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Bernard-Aubert, Pierre Lesou, Jean-Marie Durand, Pascal Jardin
- Original Title
- L'Ardoise
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Adelphia Compagnia Cinematografica, Les Productions Belles Rives
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Claude Bernard-Aubert, Pierre Lesou, Jean-Marie Durand, Pascal Jardin
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Claude Bernard-Aubert
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Comeuppance
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What is The Comeuppance about?
Philippe, Théo and Bob share the same cell in the prison of La Santé. Philippe, a young student, known as "Sciences-Po", is planning revenge against those who sent him to prison. He offers his two fellow prisoners, seasoned mobsters, to help him recover an important document from a diamond dealer in Le Havre. This paper would rehabilitate his father, his two comrades being able to keep the diamonds contained in the safe... But the coup does not go as planned.
Who directed The Comeuppance?
The Comeuppance was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
Who stars in The Comeuppance?
The principal cast of The Comeuppance includes Salvatore Adamo, Michel Constantin, Elisabeth Wiener, Jess Hahn, Simone Valère.
When was The Comeuppance released and how long is it?
The Comeuppance was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The Comeuppance based on a book or true story?
The Comeuppance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Lesou".