De force (2011)
Directed by Frank Henry

Crime / Thriller

Film Synopsis

In the wake of a series of unresolved robberies, the authorities agree to give a free hand to Commander Clara Damico so that she can neutrailise a particularly well-organised gang.  Her starting point is Manuel Makarov, a notorious gangster who is currently serving a 12 year stretch in prison.  Damico offers Makarov his freedom if he will collaborate with her.  When the gangster refuses, Damico has no choice but to get him to cooperate by force.  Matters become complicated when Damico invites Makarov to help deal with her delinquent son Cyril...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Frank Henry
  • Script: Frank Henry (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Jean-Pierre Sauvaire
  • Music: Gast Waltzing
  • Cast: Isabelle Adjani (Commissaire Clara Damico), Eric Cantona (Manuel Makarov), Simon Abkarian (Jimi Weiss), Thierry Frémont (Lieutenant Serge Minot), Anne Consigny (Procureure Danielle Canetti), Linh Dan Pham (Ahn), Slimane Dazi (Farid Boujima), Cyril Lecomte (Antoine Giudicelli), Jean-François Stévenin (Greg Leduc), Serge Riaboukine (Colonel Damico), Pierre Stévenin (Cyril Damico), Jacques Boudet (Jacques de Saint-Amont), Stéphane Ferrara (Kader Benassa), Michel Cosnard (Directeur aéroport), Kafka (Albert Médinot), Eric Laugérias (Taulard rabouin), Jean-François Lucianni (Patron du relais château), Roger Knobelspiess (Négociateur GIPN : Docteur Mayer), Hervé Sogne (Lieutenant Bordier), Paul Personne (Paul Personne)
  • Country: France / Belgium
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 96 min

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