Les Carnassiers
Synopsis
Alice, a young Portuguese woman, escapes from a psychiatric hospital where she is locked up under the orders of her father-in-law who intends to take away her inheritance. On her way to France, she falls victim to a truck driver who she kills to defend herself. A few moments after this murder she meets Bernie, a young boxer, who will take care of her, going so far as to hide her from the eyes of the police and the detectives in the pay of her stepfather. He is preparing for the title of world champion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Lagorce
- Original Title
- Les Carnassiers
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Boisset
Guy Lagorce
Jacques Loiseleux
Laurence Leininger
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Yves Boisset
Director
Laurence Leininger
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Jacques Loiseleux
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What is Les Carnassiers about?
Alice, a young Portuguese woman, escapes from a psychiatric hospital where she is locked up under the orders of her father-in-law who intends to take away her inheritance. On her way to France, she falls victim to a truck driver who she kills to defend herself. A few moments after this murder she meets Bernie, a young boxer, who will take care of her, going so far as to hide her from the eyes of the police and the detectives in the pay of her stepfather. He is preparing for the title of world champion.
Who directed Les Carnassiers?
Les Carnassiers was directed by Yves Boisset.
Who stars in Les Carnassiers?
The principal cast of Les Carnassiers includes Wadeck Stanczak, Catherine Wilkening, Jean Carmet, Maxime Leroux, Jean-Pierre Bisson.
When was Les Carnassiers released and how long is it?
Les Carnassiers was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is Les Carnassiers based on a book or true story?
Les Carnassiers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy Lagorce".