The Marseille Contract (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, The Marseille Contract is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Robert Parrish, running about 91 minutes. “They live the sweet life but they play a game of sudden death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Marseille Contract stars Michael Caine as John Deray / John Davos, Anthony Quinn as Steve Ventura, James Mason as Jacques Brizard and Maurice Ronet as Inspector Briac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Marseille Contract has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Marseille Contract page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Marseille Contract 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 The Marseille Contract (1974)?
- In US, The Marseille Contract is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Marseille Contract worth watching?
- The Marseille Contract holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Marseille Contract?
- The Marseille Contract stars Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, James Mason, Maurice Ronet and Alexandra Stewart.
- When was The Marseille Contract released?
- The Marseille Contract was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.