Choice of Arms (Le choix des armes) 43 years old

Choice of Arms

Two men break out of prison; a rival gang ambushes them. One is mortally wounded and tells the other, Mickey, to take him to the estate of a retired robber, Noel, who lives in comfort with his lovely and beloved wife, Nicole. The man dies, and Mickey, a menacing hothead, demands money of Noel. A few days later, Mickey returns to the estate, shoots up a dinner party and threatens them again. Noel sends Nicole to an hotel and goes to his old gang to help him hunt down the dangerous Mickey. Mickey has other problems, too, including heartache for a daughter he hardly knows. Young, eager cops tail Nicole, and all are on a complicated collision course.

Credits

Choice of Arms Cast

Name Character
Gérard Depardieu He was 32, now 75 years old as Mickey
Catherine Deneuve She was 37, now 81 years old as Nicole Durieux
Michel Galabru He was 58, 93 years old when he died as Bonnardot
Christian Marquand He was 53, 73 years old when he died as Jean
Gérard Lanvin He was 30, now 74 years old as Sarlat
Yves Montand He was 59, 70 years old when he died as Noel Durieux
Jean-Claude Dauphin He was 32, now 76 years old as Ricky
Jean Rougerie He was 51, 68 years old when he died as Raymond Constantini

Choice of Arms Crew

Name Department
Alain Corneau as Director. He was 37 (67) years old when He died Directing
Alain Corneau as Writer. He was 37 (67) years old when He died Writing
Michel Grisolia as Writer. He was 32 (56) years old when He died Writing
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Choice of Arms (43 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 19, 1981
  • Runtime: 135 minutes