Public Security (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film

Released in 1987, Public Security is a crime film directed by Gabriel Benattar, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Tempted by an important contract, Anna, a renowned writer, agrees to write a screenplay. But she lacks inspiration. She talks to her old university professor. No solution... Or maybe one... Take inspiration from reality. Desperate to express what seems to her to be clichés, Anna sees her life turned upside down after her husband's arrest, when a dancer is found murdered. A tornado, against a backdrop of police drama, her scenario takes shape. Her husband, innocent, is released, the murderer is still at large.
Who’s in it. Public Security stars Sophie Duez as Anna, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Francis, Daniel Gélin as Martino Morando and Bernard Haller as Commissaire Delavault, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Public Security page.
If you liked it. Fans of Public Security tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Public Security (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Public Security change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Public Security?
- Public Security stars Sophie Duez, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Daniel Gélin, Bernard Haller and Paul Barrett.
- When was Public Security released?
- Public Security was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.