Scene of the Crime
Le Lieu du crime
Synopsis
In the woods, a 13-year-old boy is grabbed by an escaped convict and told to bring money later that day. The boy does as he's told, only to be attacked by the convict's partner. A murder ensues, and through happenstance, the murderer and the boy's mother form an alliance. All this takes place in four days during which the boy has his first communion, his separated parents face each other amidst grandmother's hopes they'll reunite, the grandfather just wants to go fishing, the school's chaplain complains about the boy's behavior, and the convicts' shared girlfriend comes, gun in hand, to help them escape to Tangier. The mother's surprising decisions complete the story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Screenplay & Story
- André Téchiné, Pascal Bonitzer, Olivier Assayas
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Le Lieu du crime
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- T. Films, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Téchiné
André Téchiné, Pascal Bonitzer, Olivier Assayas
Philippe Sarde
Pascal Marti
Martine Giordano, Suzanne Koch
Alain Terzian
Department Leadership Roster
André Téchiné
Director
Alain Terzian
Producer
André Téchiné
Screenplay
Pascal Bonitzer
Screenplay
Olivier Assayas
Screenplay
Pascal Marti
Director of Photography
Martine Giordano
Editor
Suzanne Koch
Editor
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
Caroline de Vivaise
Costume Design
Christian Gasc
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scene of the Crime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scene of the Crime about?
In the woods, a 13-year-old boy is grabbed by an escaped convict and told to bring money later that day. The boy does as he's told, only to be attacked by the convict's partner. A murder ensues, and through happenstance, the murderer and the boy's mother form an alliance. All this takes place in four days during which the boy has his first communion, his separated parents face each other amidst grandmother's hopes they'll reunite, the grandfather just wants to go fishing, the school's chaplain complains about the boy's behavior, and the convicts' shared girlfriend comes, gun in hand, to help them escape to Tangier. The mother's surprising decisions complete the story.
Who directed Scene of the Crime?
Scene of the Crime was directed by André Téchiné.
Who stars in Scene of the Crime?
The principal cast of Scene of the Crime includes Catherine Deneuve, Wadeck Stanczak, Nicolas Giraudi, Danielle Darrieux, Victor Lanoux.
When was Scene of the Crime released and how long is it?
Scene of the Crime was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Scene of the Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scene of the Crime was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scene of the Crime?
Scene of the Crime holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).