Les Avocats du Diable (1981)
In 1958 in Paris, during the Algerian War, a young trainee lawyer, Maître Chabrier, was assigned to defend an Algerian garbage collector against paratroopers who had beaten him. Stay out of Algerian affairs, his peers advise him because the trial is taking a political turn. Chabrier acquired the reputation of the Fellaghas' lawyer.
Director: André Cayatte
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: May 19, 1981
Cast
- Laurent Malet - Maître Pierre Chabrier
- Anne-Marie Philipe - Isabelle Chabrier
- Mohamed Zinet - Mechtir
- Raymond Gérôme - Maître Jules Corvisart
- Michel Auclair - Maître Orsini Belcourt
- Amidou - Leader of the FLN
- Michel Beaune - Commissioner of General Intelligence
- Victor Garrivier - Criminal prosecutor
- Henri-Jacques Huet - Prefect
- Jacques Mauclair - President of the military court
Screenplay
- André Cayatte (Dialogue)
- Henri Coupon (Screenplay)
- André Cayatte (Screenplay)
- Henri Coupon (Dialogue)
Production: Antenne 2, SFP
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racism, justice, algerian war (1954-62), guerre algérie
More Films by Director: André Cayatte
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Avocats du Diable about?
- In 1958 in Paris, during the Algerian War, a young trainee lawyer, Maître Chabrier, was assigned to defend an Algerian garbage collector against paratroopers who had beaten him. Stay out of Algerian affairs, his peers advise him because the trial is taking a political turn. Chabrier acquired the reputation of the Fellaghas' lawyer.
- Who directed Les Avocats du Diable?
- Les Avocats du Diable was directed by André Cayatte.
- Who stars in Les Avocats du Diable?
- Les Avocats du Diable stars Laurent Malet, Anne-Marie Philipe, Mohamed Zinet, Raymond Gérôme, Michel Auclair, Amidou.
- How long is Les Avocats du Diable?
- Les Avocats du Diable has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Les Avocats du Diable?
- Les Avocats du Diable is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Les Avocats du Diable produced?
- Les Avocats du Diable was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Les Avocats du Diable?
- The themes of Les Avocats du Diable include: Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Social Commentary and Reflection.