The Comeuppance (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1970, The Comeuppance is a drama and crime film directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Philippe, Théo and Bob share the same cell in the prison of La Santé. Philippe, a young student, known as "Sciences-Po", is planning revenge against those who sent him to prison. He offers his two fellow prisoners, seasoned mobsters, to help him recover an important document from a diamond dealer in Le Havre. This paper would rehabilitate his father, his two comrades being able to keep the diamonds contained in the safe... But the coup does not go as planned.
Who’s in it. The Comeuppance stars Salvatore Adamo as Philippe, Michel Constantin as Gilani, Elisabeth Wiener as Elisabeth and Jess Hahn as Bob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Comeuppance 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 The Comeuppance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comeuppance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comeuppance (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Comeuppance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Comeuppance worth watching?
- The Comeuppance holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Comeuppance?
- The Comeuppance stars Salvatore Adamo, Michel Constantin, Elisabeth Wiener, Jess Hahn and Simone Valère.