Killer (1972)
Whilst being transferred to a psychiatric hospital, a ruthless serial killer Gassot makes a break and goes on the run. He arrives in Marseilles, intending to escape abroad. Here, he falls for a young prostitute, Gerda.
Director: Denys de La Patellière
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: March 1, 1972
Cast
- Jean Gabin - Commissioner Le Guen
- Fabio Testi - Georges Gasset
- Uschi Glas - Gerda
- Bernard Blier - François Tellier, director of the PJ
- Ginette Garcin - Lulu
- Félix Marten - Campana
- Gérard Depardieu - Frédo Babasch, the sheep
- Jean Barney - The young inspector
- Jacques Debary - The Commissioner of Marseille
- Sady Rebbot - Lucien, from Grenoble
Screenplay
- Pascal Jardin (Author)
- Denys de La Patellière (Screenplay)
- Denys de La Patellière (Adaptation)
- Pascal Jardin (Dialogue)
- Pierre Delanoë (Lyricist)
Music: Hubert Giraud
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Claude Durand
Production: Europa Films, C.O.F.C.I., Gafer, Mondial Televisione Film, Rialto Film
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Gripping Violent Crime, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
murder
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Killer about?
- Whilst being transferred to a psychiatric hospital, a ruthless serial killer Gassot makes a break and goes on the run. He arrives in Marseilles, intending to escape abroad. Here, he falls for a young prostitute, Gerda.
- Who directed Killer?
- Killer was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
- Who stars in Killer?
- Killer stars Jean Gabin, Fabio Testi, Uschi Glas, Bernard Blier, Ginette Garcin, Félix Marten.
- How long is Killer?
- Killer has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Killer?
- Killer is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Killer produced?
- Killer was produced in France, Germany, Italy.
- What are the themes of Killer?
- The themes of Killer include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Gripping Violent Crime, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.