Match contre la mort
Synopsis
The Lourmel couple are taking part in the final round of a TV game show: the wife has to answer questions; if she fails, her husband drives a racing car to make up the lost minutes. Moments before the start of the show, a phone call informs Lourmel that her six-year-old son has been kidnapped, and that the ransom is the amount to be won on the game show.
Top Cast
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Gérard Blain
Jacques Lourmel
Antonella Lualdi
Annie Lourmel
Francis Blanche
Mr. Pascal
Franco Interlenghi
Gangster
Pierre Bellemare
Host
Roger Couderc
Reporter
Achille Zavatta
Clown
Jean-Paul Rouland
Driver 1900
Doudou Babet
Mechanic
Gérard Bayle
Sacha Briquet
Christian Brocard
José Davilla
Pierre Flourens
Patricia Karim
Mrs. Pascal
Jacques Marin
Max Montavon
Jean-Marie Proslier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Bellemare, Claude Olivier, Jean-Paul Rouland
- Original Title
- Match contre la mort
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Cyclope, Variety Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Pierre Bellemare, Claude Olivier, Jean-Paul Rouland
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Bellemare
Writer
Claude Olivier
Writer
Jean-Paul Rouland
Writer
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Match contre la mort
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What is Match contre la mort about?
The Lourmel couple are taking part in the final round of a TV game show: the wife has to answer questions; if she fails, her husband drives a racing car to make up the lost minutes. Moments before the start of the show, a phone call informs Lourmel that her six-year-old son has been kidnapped, and that the ransom is the amount to be won on the game show.
Who directed Match contre la mort?
Match contre la mort was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
Who stars in Match contre la mort?
The principal cast of Match contre la mort includes Gérard Blain, Antonella Lualdi, Francis Blanche, Franco Interlenghi, Pierre Bellemare.
When was Match contre la mort released and how long is it?
Match contre la mort was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.