K (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, K is a thriller and crime film directed by Alexandre Arcady, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. In this French crime film, set during the time of the Gulf War, an elderly German tourist is murdered in Paris by junk dealer Joseph Katz (Pinkas Braun), a friend of Paris detective Sam Bellamy (singer Patrick Bruel). Romantically involved with the victim's daughter Emma Guter (Isabella Ferrari), Bellamy covers up the crime he witnessed. Joseph then mysteriously vanishes, and Bellamy heads for Berlin where the victim's possessions are auctioned. After Bellamy finds the source of the well-hidden traffic in art stolen by Nazis from French Jews, he discovers a Nazi war criminal is blackmailing past associates. Incorporating background from journalist Hector Feliciano's Lost Museum, the film is adapted from Guy Konopnicki's novel, Pas de Kaddish pour Sylberstein (No Kaddish for Sylberstein).
Who’s in it. K stars Patrick Bruel as Sam Bellamy, Isabella Ferrari as Emma Güter, Marthe Keller as Nora Winter and Pinkas Braun as Joseph Katz / Karl Heinrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, K has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch K page.
If you liked it. Fans of K tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch K (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for K change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is K worth watching?
- K holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in K?
- K stars Patrick Bruel, Isabella Ferrari, Marthe Keller, Pinkas Braun and Dieter Kirchlechner.
- When was K released?
- K was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.