Detective
Détective
“A woman, two men, a love story, a murder, a boxing-match, the mafia...”
Synopsis
Emile Chenal and his wife, Françoise, leaned on boxing manager Jim Fox Warner to cough up the considerable sum of money that he owes them, with both the police and the mob circling the situation. In the same hotel, Inspector Neveu looks into a murder that took place years before, and his storyline overlaps with the arc of the Chenals.
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Trailer Detective ( Godard )
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-15
Top Cast
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Laurent Terzieff
William Prospero
Aurelle Doazan
Arielle
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Inspector Neveu
Claude Brasseur
Emile Chenal
Johnny Hallyday
Jim Fox Warner
Nathalie Baye
Françoise Chenal
Alain Cuny
Old Mafioso
Emmanuelle Seigner
Princess of the Bahamas
Julie Delpy
Wise Young Girl
Ann-Gisel Glass
Anne
Xavier Saint-Macary
Accountant
Pierre Bertin
Young Son
Alexandra Garijo
Young Daughter
Stéphane Ferrara
Tiger Jones
Eugène Berthier
Old Manager
Cyrille Dajinckourt
Girl
Cyrille Autin
Punk Groupie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Sarde, Philippe Setbon, Jean-Luc Godard, Anne-Marie Miéville
- Original Score
- Franz Schubert, Richard Wagner, Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, Arthur Honegger, Emmanuel Chabrier, Ornette Coleman, Jean Schwarz
- Original Title
- Détective
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sara Films, JLG Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Luc Godard
Alain Sarde, Philippe Setbon, Jean-Luc Godard, Anne-Marie Miéville
Franz Schubert, Richard Wagner, Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, Arthur Honegger, Emmanuel Chabrier, Ornette Coleman, Jean Schwarz
Louis Bihi, Pierre Novion, Bruno Nuytten
Marilyne Dubreuil
Christine Gozlan, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Sarde
Screenplay
Philippe Setbon
Screenplay
Jean-Luc Godard
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Screenplay
Anne-Marie Miéville
Screenplay
Christine Gozlan
Producer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Louis Bihi
Director of Photography
Pierre Novion
Director of Photography
Bruno Nuytten
Director of Photography
Marilyne Dubreuil
Editor
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 Detective
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What is Detective about?
Emile Chenal and his wife, Françoise, leaned on boxing manager Jim Fox Warner to cough up the considerable sum of money that he owes them, with both the police and the mob circling the situation. In the same hotel, Inspector Neveu looks into a murder that took place years before, and his storyline overlaps with the arc of the Chenals.
Who directed Detective?
Detective was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Who stars in Detective?
The principal cast of Detective includes Laurent Terzieff, Aurelle Doazan, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Brasseur, Johnny Hallyday.
When was Detective released and how long is it?
Detective was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Detective was composed by Franz Schubert, Richard Wagner, Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, Arthur Honegger, Emmanuel Chabrier, Ornette Coleman, Jean Schwarz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Detective?
Detective holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).