The Red Sweater (1979)
A film version of author Gilles Perrault's best-selling book about the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, the youth who was convicted with extremely inconclusive evidence of murdering an eight-year-old girl in Southern France. The publicity the book and film helped abolish capital punishment in France in 1981.
Director: Michel Drach
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 7, 1979
Cast
- Serge Avédikian - Christian Ranucci
- Michelle Marquais - Louise Mathon, la mère de Ranucci
- Claire Deluca - Mademoiselle le juge d'instruction
- Roland Bertin - Le commissaire Robiana
- Pierre Maguelon - L'inspecteur Commenci
- Roger Ibáñez - M. Garcia, le père d'Elisa
- Jean Benguigui - Charlie, le journaliste
- Georges Beller - Gilles Chard, journaliste
- Patrick Floersheim - Vincent Pasquini, le garagiste
Screenplay
- Michel Drach (Scenario Writer)
Production: Gaumont
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michel Drach
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Red Sweater about?
- A film version of author Gilles Perrault's best-selling book about the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, the youth who was convicted with extremely inconclusive evidence of murdering an eight-year-old girl in Southern France. The publicity the book and film helped abolish capital punishment in France in 1981.
- Who directed The Red Sweater?
- The Red Sweater was directed by Michel Drach.
- Who stars in The Red Sweater?
- The Red Sweater stars Serge Avédikian, Michelle Marquais, Claire Deluca, Roland Bertin, Pierre Maguelon, Roger Ibáñez.
- How long is The Red Sweater?
- The Red Sweater has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Red Sweater?
- The Red Sweater is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Red Sweater produced?
- The Red Sweater was produced in France.