La Menace
Synopsis
Henri Savin has managed a trucking company for his lover, Dominique Montlaur, for many years. Now he is planning to leave her for Julie Manet, the woman he has made pregnant, and Dominique is hysterical. She first threatens suicide, then shows up at a meeting of Savin and Julie. Dominique tries everything she can think of to break Savin and Julie apart, to no avail. Frustrated in her efforts, she jumps off a cliff and dies. Savin insists that he and Julie lie to the police about the encounter, although Dominique's death was a suicide and therefore they had no direct hand in it. Detective Waldeck investigates Dominique's death.
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Yves Montand
Henri Savin
Carole Laure
Julie Manet
Marie Dubois
Dominique Montlaur, Truck Company Manager
Jean-François Balmer
Inspector Waldeck
Marc Eyraud
Examining Magistrate Baron
Roger Muni
Bruno, Waldeck's Deputy
Jacques Rispal
Paco, Trucks Dispatcher
Michel Ruhl
Leverrier, Lawyer
Gabriel Gascon
Pannequin
Martin Trévières
Belloc, Montlaur's Competitor
Albert Michel
Grocery Owner
Pierre Frag
Maurice
Marie Pillet
Yvette, Savin's Assistant
Fabienne Arel
Maria
Jacques Plée
Cashier
Yveline Semeria
Girl at the Hotel
André Chaumeau
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Laurence Ragon
Travel Agency Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Corneau
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Corneau, Daniel Boulanger, Claude Hopkins
- Original Score
- Gerry Mulligan
- Original Title
- La Menace
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions du Daunou, Viaduc Productions, Canafox Films, Citeca Productions, L.C.J. Editions & Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Corneau
Alain Corneau, Daniel Boulanger, Claude Hopkins
Gerry Mulligan
Pierre-William Glenn
Henri Lanoë
Richard Hellman, Jean-Pierre Martel, Denise Petitdidier
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Corneau
Director
Alain Corneau
Screenplay
Daniel Boulanger
Screenplay
Claude Hopkins
Screenplay
Richard Hellman
Producer
Jean-Pierre Martel
Producer
Gerry Mulligan
Original Music Composer
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
Tanine Autré
Costume Design
Rémy Julienne
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Menace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Menace about?
Henri Savin has managed a trucking company for his lover, Dominique Montlaur, for many years. Now he is planning to leave her for Julie Manet, the woman he has made pregnant, and Dominique is hysterical. She first threatens suicide, then shows up at a meeting of Savin and Julie. Dominique tries everything she can think of to break Savin and Julie apart, to no avail. Frustrated in her efforts, she jumps off a cliff and dies. Savin insists that he and Julie lie to the police about the encounter, although Dominique's death was a suicide and therefore they had no direct hand in it. Detective Waldeck investigates Dominique's death.
Who directed La Menace?
La Menace was directed by Alain Corneau.
Who stars in La Menace?
The principal cast of La Menace includes Yves Montand, Carole Laure, Marie Dubois, Jean-François Balmer, Marc Eyraud.
When was La Menace released and how long is it?
La Menace was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for La Menace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Menace was composed by Gerry Mulligan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Menace?
La Menace holds official age classifications: FR: TP.