The Red Sweater
Le Pull-over rouge
Synopsis
A film version of author Gilles Perrault's best-selling book about the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, the youth who was convicted with extremely inconclusive evidence of murdering an eight-year-old girl in Southern France. The publicity the book and film helped abolish capital punishment in France in 1981.
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Serge Avédikian
Christian Ranucci
Michelle Marquais
Louise Mathon, la mère de Ranucci
Claire Deluca
Mademoiselle le juge d'instruction
Roland Bertin
Le commissaire Robiana
Pierre Maguelon
L'inspecteur Commenci
Roger Ibáñez
M. Garcia, le père d'Elisa
Jean Benguigui
Charlie, le journaliste
Georges Beller
Gilles Chard, journaliste
Patrick Floersheim
Vincent Pasquini, le garagiste
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Drach
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Drach
- Original Title
- Le Pull-over rouge
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Drach
Michel Drach
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Drach
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Sweater
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What is The Red Sweater about?
A film version of author Gilles Perrault's best-selling book about the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, the youth who was convicted with extremely inconclusive evidence of murdering an eight-year-old girl in Southern France. The publicity the book and film helped abolish capital punishment in France in 1981.
Who directed The Red Sweater?
The Red Sweater was directed by Michel Drach.
Who stars in The Red Sweater?
The principal cast of The Red Sweater includes Serge Avédikian, Michelle Marquais, Claire Deluca, Roland Bertin, Pierre Maguelon.
When was The Red Sweater released and how long is it?
The Red Sweater was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.