Countdown to Vengeance (1971)
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- PG
- 1h 42min
- Crime, Drama
- 29 Jan 1971 (France)
- Movie
10 years ago, François Nolan and his brother were betrayed by one of their accomplices after a break-in. During the fight with the police, Francois' brother was killed and François disfigured a cop. Now, François is back for revenge. As...
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| Michel Bouquet | ... |
Valberg
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| Serge Reggiani | ... |
François Nolan
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| Hubert Deschamps | ... |
Le concierge / Janitor
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Joëlle Bernard | ... |
Suzy
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Serge Sauvion | ... |
Jebel
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| Jean-Marc Bory | ... |
Henri Ferrier
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| Amidou | ... |
Macyas
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| Marcel Bozzuffi | ... |
Luigi Zampalone dit Zampa
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| André Pousse | ... |
Gilbert Levasseur dit Gi
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| Jeanne Moreau | ... |
Madeleine St Rose
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| Jean Desailly | ... |
Michel St Rose
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| Simone Signoret | ... |
Léa Juliani
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| Charles Vanel | ... |
Juliani
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Pippo Merisi | ... |
Livio
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| Bob Asklöf | ... |
Narcisse (the hit man)
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| Paul Bisciglia | ... |
Felouze
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| Carlo Nell | ... |
Un joueur
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| Frank Villard | ... |
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Luce Fabiole | ... |
Germaine (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roger Pigaut | ||
Written by
| André G. Brunelin | ... | (original scenario) (dialogue) |
| Roger Pigaut | ... | (adaptation) & |
| André G. Brunelin | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| Solly V. Bianco | ... | producer |
| Enzo Boetani | ... | producer |
| Eugène Lépicier | ... | producer |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean Tournier | ||
Editing by
| Gilbert Natot | ||
Production Design by
| Dominique André | ||
Makeup Department
| Lina Gallet | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Maurice Gilli | ... | unit production manager |
| Guy Lacourt | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michel Lang | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Jacques Bonpunt | ... | sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| André Domage | ... | camera operator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Allied Artists Pictures (1974) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC) (1971) (France) (theatrical)
- Locegu (1971) (Argentina) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Editions Hortensia (music publisher)
- Editions Hortensia (music publishing company)
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10 years ago, François Nolan and his brother were betrayed by one of their accomplices after a break-in. During the fight with the police, Francois' brother was killed and François disfigured a cop. Now, François is back for revenge. As nobody knows who the traitor was, the former accomplices lose their heads. The disfigured cop is also waiting for the right moment to take his revenge on François. Written by Yepok |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jean Desailly has a role similar in the story as the one he had in L'Ardoise, made two years earlier; the role of a man who betrayed the lead character just released from prison. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The French Dispatch (2021). See more » |
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