Strictement personnel (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Strictement personnel is a thriller film directed by Pierre Jolivet, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The crimes and tragedies that tear apart one family seem overblown in the telling, yet this psychological drama about the miseries of one French policeman is compelling throughout. Jean (Pierre Arditi) is a cop and also a failed novelist who was abandoned by his father, brother, and sister after his mother died. The trio move to Paris where they set up an art scam that nets them considerable cash -- something Jean begins to figure out when he joins them for a family reunion. Little by little, he learns that his father is an expert forger, his stepmother's art gallery seems to be involved in the scam, his brother is a derelict and into drugs, his stepmother is a hooker in addition to all of this, and his sister runs an exercise gym for keeping prostitutes in shape. Things get worse -- just when everything seems bad enough, the stepmother is murdered and it is up to Jean to find the killer.
Who’s in it. Strictement personnel stars Pierre Arditi as Jean Cottard, Jacques Penot as Benoît, Caroline Chaniolleau as Hélène and Robert Rimbaud as Le père, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strictement personnel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strictement personnel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strictement personnel (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strictement personnel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Strictement personnel?
- Strictement personnel stars Pierre Arditi, Jacques Penot, Caroline Chaniolleau, Robert Rimbaud and Jean Reno.
- When was Strictement personnel released?
- Strictement personnel was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.