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The Sword and the Balance (1963)

Original title: Le Glaive et la Balance

1963-02-01 · 2h 11m · FR
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A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?

Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.

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André CayatteDirector

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Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsJohnny ParsonsJean-Claude BrialyJean-Claude BrialyJean-PhilippeRenato SalvatoriRenato SalvatoriFrançoisPascale AudretPascale AudretAgnèsJacques MonodJacques MonodLe commissaireMarie DéaMarie DéaMadame WinterFernand LedouxFernand LedouxLe procureurHorst JansonHorst JansonMacMaurice ChevitMaurice ChevitUn inspecteurHenri GarcinHenri GarcinActeur

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InvestigationLgbtTrialCrime investigation

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityInvestigation · Lgbt · TrialDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference342314Actor preference163181 · 215543 · 261727

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Frequently asked questions about The Sword and the Balance

What is The Sword and the Balance about?

Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.

How long is The Sword and the Balance?

The Sword and the Balance has a runtime of 131 minutes.