La Machine
Originally released in 1977. La Machine is a crime/drama film. directed by Paul Vecchiali.
Starring Jean-Christophe Bouvet, Sonia Saviange, and Monique Mélinand
Synopsis
Pierre Lentier murders an 8-year-old in horrendous circumstances. This 30-something solitary factory worker who lives on the edge of society is sentenced to death. A damning indictment of the death penalty and the manipulative behaviour of the media.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
as Pierre Lentier
Sonia Saviange
as Jeanne Dumont, la mère de Pierre
Monique Mélinand
as Le juge d'instruction
Maurice Gautier
as Le commissaire de police
Danièle Gain
as Suzy
Frédéric Norbert
as Fred
Michel Delahaye
as Platon
Jean-Claude Guiguet
as Mistigri
Marie-Claude Treilhou
as Mimine
Gérard Blain
as Le journaliste
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Diagonale
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Machine about?
Pierre Lentier murders an 8-year-old in horrendous circumstances. This 30-something solitary factory worker who lives on the edge of society is sentenced to death. A damning indictment of the death...
Who directed La Machine?
La Machine was directed by Paul Vecchiali.
How long is La Machine?
La Machine has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was La Machine released?
La Machine was released on September 17, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Machine?
The main cast of La Machine includes Jean-Christophe Bouvet, Sonia Saviange, Monique Mélinand, Maurice Gautier, Danièle Gain.