Dossier 51
Le dossier 51
“51 is him, is us, is you”
Synopsis
A French diplomat is surveilled by a secret service to find a weakness for political control, his private life becoming 'File No. 51'.
Top Cast
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François Marthouret
Dominique Auphal / 51
Roger Planchon
Esculape 1
Patrick Chesnais
Hadès
Jean Martin
Vénus
Daniel Mesguich
Esculape 4
Anna Prucnal
Sarah Robski
Szabó László
Sarah Robski's contact
Didier Sauvegrain
Pylos
Uta Taeger
Esculape 2
Jenny Clève
Agent 747, cleaning lady of 51
Claude Marcault
Liliane Auphal / 52
Françoise Lugagne
Mrs. Auphal, Dominique's mother
Claire Nadeau
Friend 9000
Jean-Michel Dupuis
Agent Hécate 8446
Christophe Malavoy
Agent 8956
Sacha Pitoëff
Minerve 1 (voice)
Isabelle Ganz
Tease
Nathalie Juvet
Marguerite Marie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Deville
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Deville, Gilles Perrault
- Original Score
- Jean Schwarz
- Original Title
- Le dossier 51
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Maran Film, Philippe Dussart, Eléfilm, SFP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Deville
Michel Deville, Gilles Perrault
Jean Schwarz
Claude Lecomte
Raymonde Guyot
Philippe Dussart
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Deville
Director
Michel Deville
Writer
Gilles Perrault
Writer
Philippe Dussart
Producer
Claude Lecomte
Director of Photography
Raymonde Guyot
Editor
Noëlle Galland
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dossier 51.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dossier 51
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dossier 51 about?
A French diplomat is surveilled by a secret service to find a weakness for political control, his private life becoming 'File No. 51'.
Who directed Dossier 51?
Dossier 51 was directed by Michel Deville.
Who stars in Dossier 51?
The principal cast of Dossier 51 includes François Marthouret, Roger Planchon, Patrick Chesnais, Jean Martin, Daniel Mesguich.
When was Dossier 51 released and how long is it?
Dossier 51 was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Dossier 51?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dossier 51 was composed by Jean Schwarz.