The Passerby
1982, French. Directed by Jacques Rouffio.
Max Baumstein is a reputable businessman who founded an international organization fighting against violations of human rights. Why would he commit an act that apparently negates the principles he has striven for so long to uphold? As he is tried for first-degree murder for killing a Paraguayan ambassador in cold blood, he reveals a secret about himself that he kept hidden from his wife Lina. His act is the conclusion of a struggle that started many decades earlier in his childhood...
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques RouffioDirector
- Romy SchneiderElsa Wiener / Lina Baumstein
- Michel PiccoliMax Baumstein
- Helmut GriemMichel Wiener
- Dominique LabourierCharlotte Maupas
- Gérard KleinMaurice Bouillard
- Mathieu CarrièreRuppert von Leggaert / Federico Logo
- Jacques MartinMarcel
- Wendelin WernerYoung Max Baumstein
- Marcel BozonnetMercier
- Christiane CohendyHelene Nolin
- Pierre MichaëlMe Jouffroy
- Véronique SilverPresident of the Court
Details
- Released
- 14 April 1982
- Original title
- La Passante du Sans-Souci
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Jacques Rouffio, Jacques Kirsner
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The Passerby: quick answers
Is The Passerby worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Passerby?
The Passerby runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Passerby have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Passerby on?
The Passerby isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 April 1982. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Passerby?
If you liked The Passerby, try Chaos, F.I.S.T., Spy, Stand Up.
Who directed The Passerby?
The Passerby (1982) was directed by Jacques Rouffio and stars Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, Helmut Griem.