Armageddon
Armaguedon
Synopsis
After years of poverty, Carrier, a repairman, inherits a large sum of money upon his brother's death in an accident. Now rich, he decides it is time to make his mark and be known at any cost. Becoming more and more mentally unstable, he begins to threaten police and the government signing his tracts, "Armaguedon". A detective from Interpol heads the investigation and prepares a trap at an international conference of world leaders in Paris.
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Alain Delon
Dr. Michel Ambrose
Jean Yanne
Louis Carrier
Renato Salvatori
Albert
Marie Déa
Gisèle Valin
Michel Creton
Bob
Robert Dalban
Le chauffeur de taxi
Gabriel Cattand
Jimmy Laurent
Guy Saint-Jean
Dupré
Fernand Guiot
Le policier à Ostende
Georges Riquier
Un membre de la préfecture de police
Alan Adair
Le ministre anglais de l'Industrie
Claudine Berg
La logeuse de Carrier
Rosario Borelli
Le policier italien
Philippe Chemin
Le prostitué belge
Michèle Cotta
La journaliste TV
Anna Gaylor
La vendeuse de télévisions
Bertrand De Hautefort
Le premier Ministre
Jeanne Herviale
La tenancière de l'hôtel d'Ostende
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Jessua
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Jessua, David Lippincott
- Original Score
- Astor Piazzolla
- Original Title
- Armaguedon
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Adel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Jessua
Alain Jessua, David Lippincott
Astor Piazzolla
Jacques Robin
Hélène Plemiannikov
Raymond Danon, Alain Delon
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Jessua
Director
Alain Jessua
Writer
Jacques Robin
Director of Photography
Raymond Danon
Producer
Alain Delon
Producer
Hélène Plemiannikov
Editor
Constantin Mejinsky
Production Design
Pierre Nourry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Armageddon
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What is Armageddon about?
After years of poverty, Carrier, a repairman, inherits a large sum of money upon his brother's death in an accident. Now rich, he decides it is time to make his mark and be known at any cost. Becoming more and more mentally unstable, he begins to threaten police and the government signing his tracts, "Armaguedon". A detective from Interpol heads the investigation and prepares a trap at an international conference of world leaders in Paris.
Who directed Armageddon?
Armageddon was directed by Alain Jessua.
Who stars in Armageddon?
The principal cast of Armageddon includes Alain Delon, Jean Yanne, Renato Salvatori, Marie Déa, Michel Creton.
When was Armageddon released and how long is it?
Armageddon was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Armageddon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Armageddon was composed by Astor Piazzolla.
Is Armageddon based on a book or true story?
Armageddon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Lippincott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Armageddon?
Armageddon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).