Secret Defense
1998•U•2h 54m•6.3•Released
DramaCrimeMysteryThriller
After biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.
Director
Jacques Rivette
Writer
Jacques Rivette, Pascal Bonitzer, Emmanuelle Cuau
Languages
French
Studio
Pierre Grise Productions
Cast
Sandrine Bonnaire
Sylvie
Laure Marsac
Véronique / Ludivine
Françoise Fabian
Geneviève
Christine Vouilloz
Myriam
Mark Saporta
Jules
Sara Louis
Carole
Hermine Karagheuz
L'infirmière
Bernadette Giraud
Marthe
Micheline Herzog
Sabine
Patrick Le Bouar
Robert
Mick Gondouin
Extra (uncredited)
Grégoire Colin
Paul
Jerzy Radziwiłowicz
Walser
Production
Company
Pierre Grise Productions
Company
T&C Film
Company
Alia Films
Company
La Sept Cinéma
Producer
Martine Marignac
Producer
Maurice Tinchant
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