Une sale affaire (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, Une sale affaire is an action, drama and crime film directed by Alain Bonnot, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Novak is a police inspector to whom any means is fair in getting evidence on criminals - especially drug dealers. He is after a drug ring that includes a city official and desperately needs evidence to bring the corrupt politician to trial, and to close down the ring. To that end, he involves Helene, the politician's secretary, causing her intensive emotional stress as he destroys her home life and unintentionally costs the life of her sister. By the time events have completed their course, the inspector has a chance to help Helene back to normalcy, and to reflect on the ultimate worth of his methods.
Who’s in it. Une sale affaire stars Marlène Jobert, Victor Lanoux, Patrick Bouchitey and Agnès Château, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Une sale affaire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Une sale affaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Une sale affaire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Une sale affaire (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Une sale affaire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Une sale affaire worth watching?
- Une sale affaire holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Une sale affaire?
- Une sale affaire stars Marlène Jobert, Victor Lanoux, Patrick Bouchitey, Agnès Château and Etienne Chicot.
- When was Une sale affaire released?
- Une sale affaire was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.