La Bête noire
Synopsis
In this creatively organized story of one "delinquent," director Patrick Chaput has put together a well-paced drama/thriller set in part against the dark by-ways of Paris. Seventeen-year-old Daniel grew up in foster homes in a rural area and those years contrast with his later youth in Paris. A filmmaker opts to interview Daniel for a documentary on delinquency, and that is how the young man's past and precarious present start coming to light.
Top Cast
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Jacky
Richard Bohringer
Yves Boissieu
Philippe Sfez
Daniel
Sabine Haudepin
Karen
Georges Géret
M. Guyot
Jean Bouise
Pépé
Bernadette Lafont
Antonia
Eddie Constantine
Le patron du bar américain
Isabelle Sadoyan
Mme Guyot
Nini Crépon
Robert
Catherine Gandois
La mère de Daniel
Mireille Perrier
Sonia
Gérard Grobman
Didier
Zinedine Soualem
Santiago
Jean Legall
M. Perez
Thierry Carpentier
Jacques
Nicolas Reboul
Jean Thierry
Geneviève Mnich
La convoyeuse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Chaput
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Chaput, Patrick Yalaoui
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Vannier
- Original Title
- La Bête noire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Stardust Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Chaput
Patrick Chaput, Patrick Yalaoui
Jean-Claude Vannier
Richard Copans
Jean-François Goyet
Catherine Bouguereau
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Chaput
Director
Patrick Chaput
Writer
Patrick Yalaoui
Writer
Catherine Bouguereau
Producer
Jean-Claude Vannier
Original Music Composer
Richard Copans
Director of Photography
Jean-François Goyet
Editor
Roland Fruytier
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Bête noire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Bête noire about?
In this creatively organized story of one "delinquent," director Patrick Chaput has put together a well-paced drama/thriller set in part against the dark by-ways of Paris. Seventeen-year-old Daniel grew up in foster homes in a rural area and those years contrast with his later youth in Paris. A filmmaker opts to interview Daniel for a documentary on delinquency, and that is how the young man's past and precarious present start coming to light.
Who directed La Bête noire?
La Bête noire was directed by Patrick Chaput.
Who stars in La Bête noire?
The principal cast of La Bête noire includes Xavier Marchand, Richard Bohringer, Philippe Sfez, Sabine Haudepin, Georges Géret.
When was La Bête noire released and how long is it?
La Bête noire was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for La Bête noire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Bête noire was composed by Jean-Claude Vannier.