Choice of Arms
1981, French. Directed by Alain Corneau.
Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.
A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Choice of Arms
Choice of Arms is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alain CorneauDirector
- Yves MontandNoel Durieux
- Gérard DepardieuMickey
- Catherine DeneuveNicole Durieux
- Michel GalabruCommissioner Bonnardot
- Gérard LanvinInspector Sarlat
- Jean-Claude DauphinRicky
- Jean RougerieRaymond Constantini
- Christian MarquandJean
- Etienne ChicotRoland Davout
- Richard AnconinaDany
- Pierre ForgetSerge Olivier
- Roland BlancheFernand
Details
- Released
- 19 August 1981
- Original title
- Le choix des armes
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Alain Corneau, Michel Grisolia
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Choice of Arms: quick answers
Is Choice of Arms worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Choice of Arms?
Choice of Arms runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Choice of Arms have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Choice of Arms. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Choice of Arms parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Choice of Arms yet.
Which OTT platform is Choice of Arms on?
Choice of Arms is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Choice of Arms?
If you liked Choice of Arms, try White Heat, Inside Man, A Score to Settle.
Who directed Choice of Arms?
Choice of Arms (1981) was directed by Alain Corneau and stars Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Catherine Deneuve.