The Rebel (1980)

The Rebel (1980) poster

After the death of his parents, Pierre is forced to care for his younger sister Nathalie by committing petty crimes. In a recurring motif of Gérard Blain’s cinema, Pierre is taken under the wing of an older gay man, Hubert , who offers him work and financial security; but when Hubert makes advances to him, Pierre robs him and takes up with a group of radical leftists who are planning terrorist attacks. Without employment, Pierre loses Nathalie to child services and spirals into desperation, finally erupting in an act of horrific violence. An x-ray showing the largely undiagnosed sickness of its time, and a stern warning to ours.

Director: Gérard Blain
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Music: Catherine Lara
Cinematography: Emmanuel Machuel
Production: R.O.C.
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rebel about?
After the death of his parents, Pierre is forced to care for his younger sister Nathalie by committing petty crimes. In a recurring motif of Gérard Blain’s cinema, Pierre is taken under the wing of an older gay man, Hubert , who offers him work and financial security; but when Hubert makes advances to him, Pierre robs him and takes up with a group of radical leftists who are planning terrorist attacks. Without employment, Pierre loses Nathalie to child services and spirals into desperation, finally erupting in an act of horrific violence. An x-ray showing the largely undiagnosed sickness of its time, and a stern warning to ours.
Who directed The Rebel?
The Rebel was directed by Gérard Blain.
Who stars in The Rebel?
The Rebel stars Patrick Norbert, Michel Subor, Isabelle Rosais, Jean-Jacques Aublanc, Françoise Michaud, Alain Jérôme.
How long is The Rebel?
The Rebel has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Rebel?
The Rebel is a Drama film.
Where was The Rebel produced?
The Rebel was produced in France.