Scene of the Crime (1986)
In the woods, a 13-year-old boy is grabbed by an escaped convict and told to bring money later that day. The boy does as he's told, only to be attacked by the convict's partner. A murder ensues, and through happenstance, the murderer and the boy's mother form an alliance. All this takes place in four days during which the boy has his first communion, his separated parents face each other amidst grandmother's hopes they'll reunite, the grandfather just wants to go fishing, the school's chaplain complains about the boy's behavior, and the convicts' shared girlfriend comes, gun in hand, to help them escape to Tangier. The mother's surprising decisions complete the story.
Director: André Téchiné
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 16, 1986
Cast
- Catherine Deneuve - Lili Ravenel
- Wadeck Stanczak - Martin
- Nicolas Giraudi - Thomas
- Danielle Darrieux - La grand-mère
- Victor Lanoux - Maurice
- Jean Bousquet - Le grand-père
- Claire Nebout - Alice
- Jean-Claude Adelin - Luc
- Jacques Nolot - Le Père Sorbier
- Philippe Landoulsi - L'inspecteur
Screenplay
- Olivier Assayas (Screenplay)
- Pascal Bonitzer (Screenplay)
- André Téchiné (Screenplay)
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Pascal Marti
Editing: Martine Giordano, Suzanne Koch
Production: T. Films, Films A2
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: André Téchiné
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Scene of the Crime about?
- In the woods, a 13-year-old boy is grabbed by an escaped convict and told to bring money later that day. The boy does as he's told, only to be attacked by the convict's partner. A murder ensues, and through happenstance, the murderer and the boy's mother form an alliance. All this takes place in four days during which the boy has his first communion, his separated parents face each other amidst grandmother's hopes they'll reunite, the grandfather just wants to go fishing, the school's chaplain complains about the boy's behavior, and the convicts' shared girlfriend comes, gun in hand, to help them escape to Tangier. The mother's surprising decisions complete the story.
- Who directed Scene of the Crime?
- Scene of the Crime was directed by André Téchiné.
- Who stars in Scene of the Crime?
- Scene of the Crime stars Catherine Deneuve, Wadeck Stanczak, Nicolas Giraudi, Danielle Darrieux, Victor Lanoux, Jean Bousquet.
- How long is Scene of the Crime?
- Scene of the Crime has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Scene of the Crime?
- Scene of the Crime is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Scene of the Crime produced?
- Scene of the Crime was produced in France.