Le Hasard et la violence (1974)
Directed by Philippe Labro

Drama / Thriller
aka: Chance and Violence

Film Synopsis

A sociologist specialising in criminology moves to a peaceful residence on the Côte d'Azur so that he can concentrate on writing a thesis. When he is attacked by a karate fanatic, he decides not to press charges. He refuses help from the police, preferring to take care of himself...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Philippe Labro
  • Script: Philippe Labro, Jacques Lanzmann
  • Cinematographer: André Domage
  • Music: Michel Colombier
  • Cast: Yves Montand (Laurent Bermann), Katharine Ross (Docteur Constance Weber), Antonio Casagrande (Gérard), Catherine Allégret (La fille de l'agence), Sergio Fantoni (Inspecteur Tanner), Jean-Claude Dauphin (Gilbert Morgan), Giuseppe Addobbati (Docteur Morgan), Riccardo Mangano (Le directeur de la prison), Massimo De Rossi (Le fou de karaté), Corinne Puccar (Nadine), René Morard (Homme sur la plage), Dan Vieru (Homme sur la plage), Jean-Pierre Mette (Homme sur la plage), H. Raynaud (Homme sur la plage), Pierre Dominique (Le prisonnier de la cellule 8), Riccardo Cucciolla (Dr. Puget), Hans Christian Blech
  • Country: Italy / France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 83 min
  • Aka: Chance and Violence ; The Scarlet Room

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