Match contre la mort (1959)
The Lourmel couple are taking part in the final round of a TV game show: the wife has to answer questions; if she fails, her husband drives a racing car to make up the lost minutes. Moments before the start of the show, a phone call informs Lourmel that her six-year-old son has been kidnapped, and that the ransom is the amount to be won on the game show.
Director: Claude Bernard-Aubert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: December 2, 1959
Cast
- Gérard Blain - Jacques Lourmel
- Antonella Lualdi - Annie Lourmel
- Francis Blanche - Mr. Pascal
- Franco Interlenghi - Gangster
- Pierre Bellemare - Host
- Roger Couderc - Reporter
- Achille Zavatta - Clown
- Jean-Paul Rouland - Driver 1900
- Doudou Babet - Mechanic
- Gérard Bayle
Screenplay
Production: Les Films du Cyclope, Variety Film Production
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Claude Bernard-Aubert
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Match contre la mort about?
- The Lourmel couple are taking part in the final round of a TV game show: the wife has to answer questions; if she fails, her husband drives a racing car to make up the lost minutes. Moments before the start of the show, a phone call informs Lourmel that her six-year-old son has been kidnapped, and that the ransom is the amount to be won on the game show.
- Who directed Match contre la mort?
- Match contre la mort was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
- Who stars in Match contre la mort?
- Match contre la mort stars Gérard Blain, Antonella Lualdi, Francis Blanche, Franco Interlenghi, Pierre Bellemare, Roger Couderc.
- How long is Match contre la mort?
- Match contre la mort has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Match contre la mort?
- Match contre la mort is a Drama film.
- Where was Match contre la mort produced?
- Match contre la mort was produced in France.