Flic Story
1975 · Movie · 112 min · ★ 6.4 · 63% critics
In postwar Paris, a dangerous escapee returns to the city and leaves a trail of violent crimes behind. An ambitious, unconventional police inspector is assigned to track him down, launching a tense, years-long pursuit that tests patience, methods, and resolve.
Based on Q134445639
Also known as Cop Story
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Details
- Years
- 1975
- Release date
- 1975-10-01
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Critic score
- 63/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (114 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic French crime thriller with a relentless manhunt, grounded police work, and a chilling villain; Not for you if you need nonstop action or big surprises like Borsalino.
Pros: strong lead performances; gritty period atmosphere; engaging cat-and-mouse | Cons: uneven suspense; familiar crime beats; time passage unclear
Themes
- robbery
- detective
- neo-noir
Cast & crew
Alain Delon
as Roger Borniche
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Émile Buisson
Claudine Auger
as Catherine
Renato Salvatori
as Mario Poncini
André Pousse
as Jean-Baptiste Buisson
Marco Perrin
as Vieuchene
Henri Guybet
as Hidoine
Maurice Barrier
as Rene Bollec
Denis Manuel
as Lucien Darros
Maurice Biraud
as Owner of the Saint-Appoline hotel
Directed by Jacques Deray