The Body of My Enemy (1976)
A man accused of murder discovers a trail of corruption leading to the powerful family of his former love. Going underground, he seeks allies in a town where trust is scarce.
Director: Henri Verneuil
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 13, 1976
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo - François Leclercq
- Bernard Blier - Jean-Baptiste Liégeard
- Marie-France Pisier - Gilberte Liégeard
- René Lefèvre - Pierre Leclercq
- François Perrot - Raphaël Di Massa
- Daniel Ivernel - Victor Verbruck (le maire)
- Claude Brosset - Oscar (le videur-gigolo)
- Yvonne Gaudeau - Madame Beaumont-Liégard
- Michel Beaune - l'ami d'enfance
- Nicole Garcia - Hélène Mauve
Screenplay
- Michel Audiard (Screenplay)
- Félicien Marceau (Novel)
- Henri Verneuil (Screenplay)
Music: Francis Lai
Cinematography: Jean Penzer
Editing: Pierre Gillette
Production: Andrea Films, Cerito Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger
Keywords
revenge, criminal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Body of My Enemy about?
- A man accused of murder discovers a trail of corruption leading to the powerful family of his former love. Going underground, he seeks allies in a town where trust is scarce.
- Who directed The Body of My Enemy?
- The Body of My Enemy was directed by Henri Verneuil.
- Who stars in The Body of My Enemy?
- The Body of My Enemy stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bernard Blier, Marie-France Pisier, René Lefèvre, François Perrot, Daniel Ivernel.
- How long is The Body of My Enemy?
- The Body of My Enemy has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Body of My Enemy?
- The Body of My Enemy is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Body of My Enemy?
- The Body of My Enemy had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Body of My Enemy gross?
- The Body of My Enemy grossed $13M worldwide.
- Where was The Body of My Enemy produced?
- The Body of My Enemy was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Body of My Enemy?
- The themes of The Body of My Enemy include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger.