La parole est au témoin (1963)
Mustapha, a cab driver in Paris, charges a customer in a hurry, without realizing that he is in a hurry to escape his pursuers after robbing a jewelry store. The next day, reading the newspapers, Mustapha becomes aware of the role he has played in this affair, and would gladly assist the police if a fortuitous incident didn't make him fear the criminals' vengeance. It's a cruel dilemma in which he is both suspected by some and threatened by others. Weak but honest, he manages to get out of this predicament at the risk of his life!
Director: Jean Faurez
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: November 17, 1963
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jacques Klein
Editing: Éliane Baste
Production: Armor Films, Castella Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
france, racism, algeria
More Films by Director: Jean Faurez
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La parole est au témoin about?
- Mustapha, a cab driver in Paris, charges a customer in a hurry, without realizing that he is in a hurry to escape his pursuers after robbing a jewelry store. The next day, reading the newspapers, Mustapha becomes aware of the role he has played in this affair, and would gladly assist the police if a fortuitous incident didn't make him fear the criminals' vengeance. It's a cruel dilemma in which he is both suspected by some and threatened by others. Weak but honest, he manages to get out of this predicament at the risk of his life!
- Who directed La parole est au témoin?
- La parole est au témoin was directed by Jean Faurez.
- Who stars in La parole est au témoin?
- La parole est au témoin stars Safiri, René Alié, Max Amyl, Amidou, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri), Edmond Ardisson.
- How long is La parole est au témoin?
- La parole est au témoin has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is La parole est au témoin?
- La parole est au témoin is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was La parole est au témoin produced?
- La parole est au témoin was produced in France.
- What are the themes of La parole est au témoin?
- The themes of La parole est au témoin include: Social Commentary and Reflection.