The Passerby (1982)

The Passerby (1982) poster

Max Baumstein is a reputable businessman who founded an international organization fighting against violations of human rights. Why would he commit an act that apparently negates the principles he has striven for so long to uphold? As he is tried for first-degree murder for killing a Paraguayan ambassador in cold blood, he reveals a secret about himself that he kept hidden from his wife Lina. His act is the conclusion of a struggle that started many decades earlier in his childhood...

Director: Jacques Rouffio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Jean Penzer
Editing: Anna Ruiz
Production: Elephant Production
Country: France, Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

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More Films by Director: Jacques Rouffio
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Passerby about?
Max Baumstein is a reputable businessman who founded an international organization fighting against violations of human rights. Why would he commit an act that apparently negates the principles he has striven for so long to uphold? As he is tried for first-degree murder for killing a Paraguayan ambassador in cold blood, he reveals a secret about himself that he kept hidden from his wife Lina. His act is the conclusion of a struggle that started many decades earlier in his childhood...
Who directed The Passerby?
The Passerby was directed by Jacques Rouffio.
Who stars in The Passerby?
The Passerby stars Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, Helmut Griem, Dominique Labourier, Gérard Klein, Mathieu Carrière.
How long is The Passerby?
The Passerby has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Passerby?
The Passerby is a Drama film.
Where was The Passerby produced?
The Passerby was produced in France, Germany.