Out of It
La Carapate
Synopsis
The lawyer is visiting a prison to meet with a violent criminal who has been condemned to death. During the visit, things turn bad, there is a riot where prisoners escape and the criminal escapes taking a lawyer hostage.
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Pierre Richard
Jean-Philippe Duroc, Gaulard's Lawyer
Victor Lanoux
Martial Gaulard, Condemned to Death
Raymond Bussières
Marcel Duroc, Father of Jean-Philippe
Jean-Pierre Darras
Jacques Panivaux, Owner of the Rolls-Royce
Yvonne Gaudeau
Gisèle Panivaux
Jacques Frantz
Commissioner Rocheteau, Tracking Gaulard on the Run
Claude Brosset
Gustave, from the Tomato Coulis Farm
Blanche Ravalec
Marguerite, Wife of Gustave
Claire Richard
Blanche Hirondelle, Martial Gaulard's Lover
Bernard Granger
Jeannot, Marguerite's Lover
Erick Desmarestz
Investigating Judge at the Palais De Justice in Paris
Katia Tchenko
Prostitute, Rue Du Garet in Lyon
Bruno Balp
Gaston Buteau, Cousin of Jean-Philippe
Janine Souchon
Josette Buteau
Christian Bouillette
Dupuis, Guard Knocked Unconscious at Lyon Prison
Alain Doutey
Police Inspector
Robert Dalban
Boss of the Bistro
Henri Poirier
C.R.S. Brigadier
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Oury
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Oury, Danièle Thompson
- Original Score
- Philippe-Gérard
- Original Title
- La Carapate
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Oury
Gérard Oury, Danièle Thompson
Philippe-Gérard
Edmond Séchan
Albert Jurgenson
Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Oury
Writer
Gérard Oury
Director
Danièle Thompson
Writer
Alain Poiré
Producer
Rémy Julienne
Stunt Coordinator
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Tanine Autré
Costume Design
Jean André
Production Design
Philippe-Gérard
Original Music Composer
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of It
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What is Out of It about?
The lawyer is visiting a prison to meet with a violent criminal who has been condemned to death. During the visit, things turn bad, there is a riot where prisoners escape and the criminal escapes taking a lawyer hostage.
Who directed Out of It?
Out of It was directed by Gérard Oury.
Who stars in Out of It?
The principal cast of Out of It includes Pierre Richard, Victor Lanoux, Raymond Bussières, Jean-Pierre Darras, Yvonne Gaudeau.
When was Out of It released and how long is it?
Out of It was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Out of It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of It was composed by Philippe-Gérard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of It?
Out of It holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).