Dossier 51 (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, Dossier 51 is a drama and crime film directed by Michel Deville, running about 108 minutes. “51 is him, is us, is you” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. French diplomat Dominique Auphal is put under surveillance by an unnamed secret service. They wish to find a weakness in his life in order to control him politically. Auphal becomes "File no. 51": his private life is spied, analysed and commented.
Who’s in it. Dossier 51 stars François Marthouret as Dominique Auphal/51, Roger Planchon as Esculape 1, Patrick Chesnais as Hadès and Jean Martin as Vénus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dossier 51 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 Dossier 51 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dossier 51 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dossier 51 (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dossier 51 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dossier 51 worth watching?
- Dossier 51 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dossier 51?
- Dossier 51 stars François Marthouret, Roger Planchon, Patrick Chesnais, Jean Martin and Daniel Mesguich.
- When was Dossier 51 released?
- Dossier 51 was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.