An important drug lord settled in Marseille is suspected of having ordered the killing of an American agent, but it is impossible to impute him due to his political influences, so the dead agent's boss decides to hire the services of a hitman to kill him.
09-04-1974
1h 31m
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Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
Robert Parrish
Production:
Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Kettledrum Films
Budget:
$2,000,000
Key Crew
Screenplay:
Judd Bernard
Producer:
Judd Bernard
Director of Photography:
Douglas Slocombe
Production Design:
Willy Holt
Locations and Languages
Country:
GB; US
Filming:
FR; GB
Languages:
en
Main Cast
Michael Caine
Sir Michael Caine CBE (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Jr.; March 14, 1933) is a retired English actor. Known for his distinctive South London accent, he has appeared in more than 160 films in a career spanning seven decades, and is considered a British film icon. As of February 2017, the films in which Caine has appeared have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide.
Often playing a Cockney, Caine made his breakthrough in the 1960s with starring roles in British films such as Zulu (1964), The Ipcress File (1965), Alfie (1966), The Italian Job (1969), and Battle of Britain (1969). He was nominated for an Academy Award for Alfie. His roles in the 1970s included Get Carter (1971), The Last Valley (1971), Sleuth (1972), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), The Eagle Has Landed (1976) and A Bridge Too Far (1977). He earned his second Academy Award nomination for Sleuth and achieved some of his greatest critical success in the 1980s, with Educating Rita (1983) earning him the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and Woody Allen's Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) earning him his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Caine is also known for his performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), and for his comedic roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), Miss Congeniality (2000), Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), and Secondhand Lions (2003). He received his second Golden Globe Award for Little Voice (1998). In 1999, he received his second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as a sympathetic doctor in The Cider House Rules. He portrayed a British journalist in Vietnam in The Quiet American (2002), earning his sixth Oscar nomination, and appeared in Alfonso Cuaron's dystopian drama film Children of Men (2006). Caine portrayed Alfred Pennyworth in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012). He appeared in several other of Nolan's films including The Prestige (2006), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014) and Tenet (2020). He also appeared in the heist thriller film Now You See Me (2013), the action comedy film Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), the Italian drama Youth (2015) and the crime film King of Thieves (2018).
Caine officially confirmed his retirement from acting on 13 October 2023.
Anthony Quinn (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001) was a Mexican-American actor, as well as a painter and writer. He starred in numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Zorba the Greek, Lawrence of Arabia, The Guns of Navarone, The Message , " Lion of the Desert" and Federico Fellini's La strada. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor twice; for Viva Zapata! in 1952 and Lust for Life in 1956.
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James Neville Mason, known as James Mason, was an accomplished English actor who made a significant impact on both British and American cinema. He was born on May 15, 1909, in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, and passed away on July 27, 1984, in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Mason's acting career began in the 1930s, where he initially gained recognition for his stage performances in London's West End. He made his film debut in 1935 with the British film "Late Extra," marking the start of his illustrious on-screen journey.
Throughout his career, Mason showcased his exceptional acting abilities, often portraying complex and morally ambiguous characters. His commanding presence, distinctive voice, and versatile range allowed him to effortlessly transition between genres, from dramas to thrillers and even period pieces.
One of Mason's most acclaimed performances came in 1945 when he starred as the troubled and enigmatic Johnny McQueen in the film "Odd Man Out." His portrayal of the wounded Irish nationalist earned him widespread praise and established him as a respected leading man.
Mason's notable filmography includes memorable roles in films such as "The Wicked Lady" (1945), "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" (1951), "A Star Is Born" (1954), "North by Northwest" (1959), and "Lolita" (1962). His ability to bring depth, sophistication, and complexity to his characters captivated audiences and garnered critical acclaim.
Beyond his film career, Mason also dabbled in producing and directing. He co-produced and starred in the acclaimed film "A Star Is Born," showcasing his multifaceted talent and creative vision.
Throughout his life, Mason was recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including three Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He was highly regarded by his peers and critics alike for his impeccable craft and his ability to elevate any production he was a part of.
Alexandra Stewart (born June 10, 1939 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian actress. Besides her cinema career, she regularly appeared on television in shows such as Les Jeux de 20 heures and L'Académie des neuf. She has also appeared in the 1981 cartoon Space Stars and had cameos in Highlander: The Series, The Saint and the pilot episode of The X-Files. She was part of the jury of the 2004 Chicago International Film Festival. She has a daughter, Justine, with the French director Louis Malle.
Maureen Kerwin, born on July 21, 1949 in Munich, is a French-American actress.
Maureen Kerwin made her television debut in France, playing the role of Rosalinde in "Comme il vous plaira" (1972) based on William Shakespeare with Jean-Pierre Aumont and Paul Barge. In cinema, she began in 1973 in "L'Héritier" by Philippe Labro alongside Jean-Paul Belmondo, Carla Gravina, Jean Rochefort, and Charles Denner. She then played a role in "Le Concierge" (1973) by Jean Girault, where she starred with Bernard Le Coq and Michel Galabru.
Robert Parrish cast her in "Marseille contrat" (1974) with Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Maurice Ronet, and James Mason. On television, she appeared in 1975 with Bernard Alane in "Le Bois dormant" by Pierre Badel. She was then seen in "Le Pion" by Christian Gion in 1978, and she played one of the beauties in "Laura, les ombres de l'été" by David Hamilton. In the 1980s, she appeared in films such as "Je vais craquer!" by François Leterrier and "Plus beau que moi, tu meurs."
Maureen Kerwin is the granddaughter of Simonne Volterra, director of the Marigny Theatre from 1948 to 1963. She has two daughters from her first marriage to Jean Azancot, Jennifer and Delphine. She was married to American filmmaker Jerry Schatzberg from 1983 to 1998, who directed her in three of his films, including "Besoin d'amour" (Misunderstood), 1982, and "L'Ami retrouvé" in 1988.
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Marcel Bozzuffi (28 October 1929 – 1 February 1988) was a French film actor. He appeared as a hitman in the Oscar-winning American film The French Connection. In 1963, he married French actress Françoise Fabian.
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Dobtcheff was born in Nîmes, France, to a British mother (Vernon) and a father of Bulgarian descent (Dobtcheff). He attended Ascham Preparatory School in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, in the 1940s, where he won the Acting Cup. One of his many television roles was as the Chief Scientist in the Doctor Who story The War Games in 1969.
In his 2006 memoir Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins, British actor Rupert Everett describes an encounter with Dobtcheff on the boat train to Paris, and reveals his extraordinary reputation as the "patron saint" of the acting profession, stating that Dobtcheff "was legendary not so much for his acting as for his magical ability to catch every first night in the country". Widely travelled and prone to pop up in the most unlikely of locales, if unable to attend an opening night, Dobtcheff will still endeavour to send the cast a card wishing the production good luck.
Dobtcheff is set to appear in the upcoming Doctor Who audio drama The Children of Seth where he'll be playing the role of Shamur, set for release in December 2011.
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Barbara Sommers (sometimes spelled Sohmers or Somers) is a French actress born July 7, 1930 in New York and died June 14, 2003 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. She was divorced from actor Claude Nicot.
