The Shock
1982, French. Directed by Robin Davis.
Martin Terrier wants to quit his job as a hired hitman, but his organized crime employers are unwilling to see him turned out to pasture, Terrier knows too much, and he is still useful to the organization. He escapes to the countryside where he meets Claire, and the two soon fall in love. Back in Paris to confront his employers, Terrier learns that they've stolen all his money from the bank. They give him an ultimatum—do one last job for them and he gets his money and his freedom...
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Robin DavisDirector
- Alain DelonMartin Terrier / Christian
- Catherine DeneuveClaire
- Philippe LéotardFélix
- Etienne ChicotMichel
- Jean-Louis RichardMaubert, Inspector of the DST
- Catherine LeprinceMathilde
- François PerrotCox
- Féodor AtkineBorévitch / Boro
- Franck-Olivier BonnetSilvio
- Myriam SalvodiThe Blue Angel
- Peter BonkeA terrorist
- Dany KoganRosana
Details
- Released
- 28 April 1982
- Original title
- Le Choc
- Country
- France
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The Shock runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Shock isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 April 1982.
What movies are like The Shock?
If you liked The Shock, try The Nest, For a Cop's Hide, Wire Room.
Who directed The Shock?
The Shock (1982) was directed by Robin Davis and stars Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Léotard.