The Probability Factor (1976)
Fred works for an insurance company as a computer engineer. He is bored with enduring the trials of his shrewish wife, so, after using actuarial tables to calculate the most common means of death, he cleverly prepares the family bathroom and brings about her demise. For a while he is content with his new freedom, but then he recognizes that a friend is in a similar situation.
Director: Gérard Pirès
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: April 7, 1976
Cast
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - Fred Malone
- Mireille Darc - Charlotte
- Bernadette Lafont - Louise Delouette
- Lea Massari - Gloria
- Claude Piéplu - Piette Tournier
- Claudia Marsani - Virginia
- Bernard Fresson - Delouette
- Jean Abeillé
- Jean-Claude Andruet
- Anémone - Secretary
Screenplay
- Walter Kempley (Novel)
- Jean-Patrick Manchette (Screenplay)
- Gérard Pirès (Screenplay)
Music: Claude Bolling
Cinematography: Michael Seresin
Editing: Jacques Witta
Production: Lira Films, Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Gérard Pirès
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Probability Factor about?
- Fred works for an insurance company as a computer engineer. He is bored with enduring the trials of his shrewish wife, so, after using actuarial tables to calculate the most common means of death, he cleverly prepares the family bathroom and brings about her demise. For a while he is content with his new freedom, but then he recognizes that a friend is in a similar situation.
- Who directed The Probability Factor?
- The Probability Factor was directed by Gérard Pirès.
- Who stars in The Probability Factor?
- The Probability Factor stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Mireille Darc, Bernadette Lafont, Lea Massari, Claude Piéplu, Claudia Marsani.
- How long is The Probability Factor?
- The Probability Factor has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Probability Factor?
- The Probability Factor is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Probability Factor produced?
- The Probability Factor was produced in France, Italy.