Choice of Arms
Le choix des armes
“Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.”
Synopsis
A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.
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Yves Montand
Noel Durieux
Gérard Depardieu
Mickey
Catherine Deneuve
Nicole Durieux
Michel Galabru
Commissioner Bonnardot
Gérard Lanvin
Inspector Sarlat
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Ricky
Jean Rougerie
Raymond Constantini
Christian Marquand
Jean
Etienne Chicot
Roland Davout
Richard Anconina
Dany
Pierre Forget
Serge Olivier
Roland Blanche
Fernand
Marc Chapiteau
Savin
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
Grangier
Michel Caron
Grangier
Nadia Vasil
Liliane
Guy Mairesse
Boxing coach
Maryline Even
Myriam
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Corneau
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Corneau, Michel Grisolia
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Le choix des armes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Sara Films, Parafrance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Corneau
Alain Corneau, Michel Grisolia
Philippe Sarde
Pierre-William Glenn
Thierry Derocles
Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Costume Design
Alain Corneau
Director
Alain Corneau
Writer
Michel Grisolia
Writer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Thierry Derocles
Editor
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Choice of Arms
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Choice of Arms about?
A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.
Who directed Choice of Arms?
Choice of Arms was directed by Alain Corneau.
Who stars in Choice of Arms?
The principal cast of Choice of Arms includes Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Galabru, Gérard Lanvin.
When was Choice of Arms released and how long is it?
Choice of Arms was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Choice of Arms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Choice of Arms was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Choice of Arms?
Choice of Arms holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).