The Sword and the Balance (1963)
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.
Director: André Cayatte
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: February 1, 1963
Cast
- Anthony Perkins - Johnny Parsons
- Jean-Claude Brialy - Jean-Philippe
- Renato Salvatori - François
- Pascale Audret - Agnès
- Jacques Monod - Commissioner
- Marie Déa - Madame Winter
- Horst Janson - Mac
- Fernand Ledoux - Prosecutor
- Maurice Chevit - Inspector
- Anne Tonietti - Christine Prévost
Screenplay
Production: Ultra Film, Trianon Films, Sicilia Cinematografica, Gaumont International
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Justice System Failings and Victims
Keywords
france, police, court case, court, judge, ransom, kidnapping, investigation, gigolo, lighthouse, riot, trial, french riviera, criminal investigation, lgbt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Sword and the Balance?
- The Sword and the Balance was directed by André Cayatte.
- Who stars in The Sword and the Balance?
- The Sword and the Balance stars Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori, Pascale Audret, Jacques Monod, Marie Déa.
- How long is The Sword and the Balance?
- The Sword and the Balance has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is The Sword and the Balance?
- The Sword and the Balance is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was The Sword and the Balance produced?
- The Sword and the Balance was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Sword and the Balance?
- The themes of The Sword and the Balance include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Justice System Failings and Victims.