The Code (2002)
Dris is an ex-con, living in the borderline between a decent and a criminal life. He has a regular and simple work and lives a simple life with his wife Lise and loves his family. However, his childhood friends from his Arab community, including his best friend Yanis, are mobsters and his brother is a small time delinquent. Yanis tries to bring Dris back to his gang, and uses his former lover Nina to seduce him, taking him to expensive places to feel the importance of big money. Dris fights against the temptation, but an event will route him back to Yanis' gang and in a fight between gangs with tragic consequences for the whole community.
Director: Manuel Boursinhac
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: October 22, 2002
Cast
- Samy Naceri - Yanis
- Samuel Le Bihan - Dris
- Clotilde Courau - Nina
- Michel Duchaussoy - Fèche
- Philippe Nahon - Simon
- Francis Renaud - Niglo
- Marie Guillard - Lise
- Bibi Naceri - Rouquin
- Elisabeth Margoni - Evelyne
- Lucien Jean-Baptiste - Foued
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Merciless and Violent Heists
Keywords
bank robbery
More Films by Director: Manuel Boursinhac
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Code about?
- Dris is an ex-con, living in the borderline between a decent and a criminal life. He has a regular and simple work and lives a simple life with his wife Lise and loves his family. However, his childhood friends from his Arab community, including his best friend Yanis, are mobsters and his brother is a small time delinquent. Yanis tries to bring Dris back to his gang, and uses his former lover Nina to seduce him, taking him to expensive places to feel the importance of big money. Dris fights against the temptation, but an event will route him back to Yanis' gang and in a fight between gangs with tragic consequences for the whole community.
- Who directed The Code?
- The Code was directed by Manuel Boursinhac.
- Who stars in The Code?
- The Code stars Samy Naceri, Samuel Le Bihan, Clotilde Courau, Michel Duchaussoy, Philippe Nahon, Francis Renaud.
- How long is The Code?
- The Code has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is The Code?
- The Code is a Drama, Action, Thriller film.
- Where was The Code produced?
- The Code was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Code?
- The themes of The Code include: Merciless and Violent Heists.