The Police War
1979, French. Directed by Robin Davis.
Fush and Ballestrat are the heads of each department of the French police. Both have the task of combating serious crime and cleaning up the underworld.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Robin DavisDirector
- Claude BrasseurCommissioner Jacques Fush
- Marlène JobertMarie Garcin
- Claude RichCommissioner Ballestrat
- Georges StaquetMillard
- Jean-François StéveninCapati
- Etienne ChicotLarue
- David JalilDjalloud
- Gérard DesartheHector Sarlat
- Jean RougerieMermoz
- Jean-Pierre KalfonMarc
- Jacques LalandePralin
- Catherine RétoréArtist
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1979
- Original title
- La Guerre des polices
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques Labib, Jean-Marie Guillaume
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The Police War: quick answers
Is The Police War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Police War?
The Police War runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Police War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Police War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Police War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Police War yet.
Which OTT platform is The Police War on?
The Police War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1979. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Police War?
If you liked The Police War, try Body Cam, Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost, Home Sweet Home: Rebirth.
Who directed The Police War?
The Police War (1979) was directed by Robin Davis and stars Claude Brasseur, Marlène Jobert, Claude Rich.