Skate or Die (2008)
Directed by Miguel Courtois

Action

Film Synopsis

Benjamin and Jérôme are two young skaters who witness three murders.  Spotted by the killers, they take flight, knowing that they too will die if they are caught.  They take refuge in a police station, only to find that the criminals they hope to evade are in fact crooked policemen.  What ensues is a frantic chase through the streets of Paris.  Hunted relentlessly by their pursuers, Benjamin and Jérôme will have to employ all their efforts and cunning if they are to survive this ordeal.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Miguel Courtois
  • Script: Clelhio Favretto, Chris Nahon
  • Cast: Mickey Mahut (Jérôme), Idriss Diop (Benjamin), Elsa Pataky (Dany), Philippe Bas (Lucas), Passi (Sylla), Rachida Brakni (Sylvie), Clémence Aubry (Flic arrestation Sylvie 1), Laura Balasuriya (Squatteuse), Affif Ben Badra (Le Marseillais), Christian Bergner (L'homme de main du Marseillais), Zoon Besse (Le chauffeur de taxi), Virginie Bordes (Marie), Teco Celio (Papy), Jean-Pierre Cormarie (Un policier), Pierre de Ladonchamps (Policier en rollers), Baccara de Paris (Squatteur), Vincent Desagnat (Le flic du Carreau du Temple), Erick Deshors (Inspecteur Dramé), Bruno Dupuis (Inspecteur Montfret), Lionel Emery (Flic carreau du temple)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 92 min

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