La Balance
1982, French. Directed by Bob Swaim.
A Paris police detective plays rough with a prostitute and her pimp/lover, whom he wants as an informant.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch La Balance
La Balance is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1982
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Bob Swaim
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La Balance: quick answers
Is La Balance worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is La Balance?
La Balance runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does La Balance have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for La Balance. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
La Balance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
La Balance is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is La Balance on?
La Balance is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like La Balance?
If you liked La Balance, try Vice Squad, Lost Bullet, Crimes of Passion.
Who directed La Balance?
La Balance (1982) was directed by Bob Swaim and stars Nathalie Baye, Philippe Léotard, Richard Berry.