Law Breakers
Les Assassins de l'ordre
Synopsis
A judge investigating police corruption finds that the deeper he digs, the more roadblocks he finds.
Top Cast
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Jacques Brel
Investigating Judge Bernard Level
Catherine Rouvel
Danièle Lebegue
Paola Pitagora
Laura
Charles Denner
Graziani
François Cadet
Rabut
Roland Lesaffre
Saugeat
Françoise Giret
Geneviève Saugeat
Didier Haudepin
François
Harry-Max
Moulard
Pierre Maguelon
Guardian
Alain Nobis
President
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Commissioner Lagache
Serge Sauvion
Benetti
Boby Lapointe
Louis Casso
Michael Lonsdale
Inspector Bertrand
Henri Nassiet
President of the Court
Luc Ponette
Maître Rivette
Marius Laurey
Véricel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Carné, Paul Andréota
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier, Pierre Henry
- Original Title
- Les Assassins de l'ordre
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Belles Rives, Compagnie Franco Coloniale Cinématographique, West Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Carné
Marcel Carné, Paul Andréota, Jean Laborde
Michel Colombier, Pierre Henry
Jean Badal
Henri Rust
Michel Ardan
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Badal
Director of Photography
Marcel Carné
Director
Marcel Carné
Screenplay
Rino Mondellini
Production Design
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Henri Rust
Editor
Pierre Henry
Original Music Composer
Michel Ardan
Producer
Paul Andréota
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Law Breakers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Law Breakers about?
A judge investigating police corruption finds that the deeper he digs, the more roadblocks he finds.
Who directed Law Breakers?
Law Breakers was directed by Marcel Carné.
Who stars in Law Breakers?
The principal cast of Law Breakers includes Jacques Brel, Catherine Rouvel, Paola Pitagora, Charles Denner, François Cadet.
When was Law Breakers released and how long is it?
Law Breakers was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Law Breakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Law Breakers was composed by Michel Colombier, Pierre Henry.
Is Law Breakers based on a book or true story?
Law Breakers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Laborde".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Law Breakers?
Law Breakers holds official age classifications: FR: TP.