Legitimate Violence (1982)
In the course of a violent hold-up at Deauville station, several innocent bystanders are shot dead. The victims include a politician, Robert Andréani, and three members of the same family. Devastated by the death of his wife, daughter and mother, Martin Modot resolves that their killers will be brought to justice. When the police fail to make any progress in their investigation, he decides to take matters into his own hands, with the support of a neo-fascist vigilante organization.
Director: Serge Leroy
Genre: Action, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 1, 1982
Cast
- Claude Brasseur - Martin Modot
- Véronique Genest - Lucie
- Christopher Lambert - Jockey
- Thierry Lhermitte - Eddy Kasler
- Valérie Kaprisky - Nadine
- Roger Planchon - Philippe Miller
- Michel Aumont - Divisional Commissioner Henri Brousse
- Plastic Bertrand - Self
- Dominique Besnehard
- Eric Métayer
Screenplay
- Pierre Fabre (Screenplay)
- Richard Morgiève (Screenplay)
- Jean-Patrick Manchette (Screenplay)
- Patrick Laurent (Screenplay)
Music: Jean-Marie Sénia
Cinematography: Ramón F. Suárez
Editing: François Ceppi
Production: Stéphan Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Serge Leroy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Legitimate Violence about?
- In the course of a violent hold-up at Deauville station, several innocent bystanders are shot dead. The victims include a politician, Robert Andréani, and three members of the same family. Devastated by the death of his wife, daughter and mother, Martin Modot resolves that their killers will be brought to justice. When the police fail to make any progress in their investigation, he decides to take matters into his own hands, with the support of a neo-fascist vigilante organization.
- Who directed Legitimate Violence?
- Legitimate Violence was directed by Serge Leroy.
- Who stars in Legitimate Violence?
- Legitimate Violence stars Claude Brasseur, Véronique Genest, Christopher Lambert, Thierry Lhermitte, Valérie Kaprisky, Roger Planchon.
- How long is Legitimate Violence?
- Legitimate Violence has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Legitimate Violence?
- Legitimate Violence is a Action, Crime film.
- Where was Legitimate Violence produced?
- Legitimate Violence was produced in France.