(1974)Directed by Bertrand Tavernier105 minThriller, Drama, Crime

Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.

Philippe Noiretas Michel Descombes

Jean Rochefortas Commissioner Guilboud

Jacques Denisas Antoine, friend of Michel

Yves Afonsoas Inspector Bricard

Julien Bertheauas Edouard, friend of Michel

Jacques Hillingas Costes, journalist

Clotilde Joanoas Janine Boitard, journalist

Andrée Tainsyas Madeleine Fourmet

William Sabatieras Lawyer

Cécile Vassortas Martine, workwoman

Sylvain Rougerieas Bernard Descombes, Michel's son

Christine Pascalas Liliane Torrini, companion of Bernard

Liza Braconnieras Housekeeper

Hervé Morelas Bricard's assistant

Sacha Baueras Judge

Bernard Franginas Johannes

Georges Baconnieras Lucien

René Morardas 1st plumber

Henri Vartas 2nd plumber

Johnny Wesseleras 1st strong man

Tiffany Tavernieras Little girl on the train

Monique Chaumetteas Mrs. Torrini (uncredited)

Albert Hussonas Lucien (uncredited)

Paul Merceyas Mr. Torrini (uncredited)

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