Farewell, Friend
Adieu l'ami
“The only one to help him is his enemy.”
Synopsis
After serving together in the French Foreign Legion, a mercenary and a doctor leave the service and go their separate ways. Later, they are reunited and become involved with a caper involving millions in a high-security safe. The two men become locked in during a holiday weekend as they attempt to crack the safe's combination.
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Adieu l'ami (1968) Bande Annonce
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-26
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Alain Delon
Dino Barran
Charles Bronson
Franz Propp
Olga Georges-Picot
Isabelle Moreau
Bernard Fresson
Inspecteur Antoine Méloutis
Brigitte Fossey
Dominique "Waterloo" Austerlitz
Ellen Bahl
Martha
Michel Barcet
L'inspecteur Muratti
Jean-Claude Balard
inspecteur de police
Marianna Falk
Catherine
Jean-Paul Tribout
inspecteur de police
Raoul Guylad
Gorik
Catherine Sola
infirmière
Stéphane Bouy
Un homme à Neuilly
André Dumas
Le directeur du personnel
Steve Eckardt
Le baraqué
Marie-Noëlle Gresset
(as Marie-Noelle Gresset)
Lisette Lebon
Gilberte
Sandrine Schmidt
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Herman, Sébastien Japrisot
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Adieu l'ami
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Greenwich Film Production, Medusa Distribuzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Herman
Jean Herman, Sébastien Japrisot
François de Roubaix
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Hélène Plemiannikov
Serge Silberman
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Herman
Director
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Director of Photography
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Hélène Plemiannikov
Editor
Serge Silberman
Producer
Jean Herman
Screenplay
Sébastien Japrisot
Screenplay
Tanine Autré
Costume Design
Claude Carliez
Stunt Coordinator
Jacques Dugied
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewell, Friend
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What is Farewell, Friend about?
After serving together in the French Foreign Legion, a mercenary and a doctor leave the service and go their separate ways. Later, they are reunited and become involved with a caper involving millions in a high-security safe. The two men become locked in during a holiday weekend as they attempt to crack the safe's combination.
Who directed Farewell, Friend?
Farewell, Friend was directed by Jean Herman.
Who stars in Farewell, Friend?
The principal cast of Farewell, Friend includes Alain Delon, Charles Bronson, Olga Georges-Picot, Bernard Fresson, Brigitte Fossey.
When was Farewell, Friend released and how long is it?
Farewell, Friend was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewell, Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell, Friend was composed by François de Roubaix.
Is Farewell, Friend based on a book or true story?
Farewell, Friend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sébastien Japrisot".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Farewell, Friend?
Farewell, Friend holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).