Strictement personnel
Originally released in 1985. Strictement personnel is a thriller film. directed by Pierre Jolivet.
Starring Pierre Arditi, Jacques Penot, and Caroline Chaniolleau
Synopsis
The crimes and tragedies that tear apart one family seem overblown in the telling, yet this psychological drama about the miseries of one French policeman is compelling throughout. Jean (Pierre Arditi) is a cop and also a failed novelist who was abandoned by his father, brother, and sister after his mother died. The trio move to Paris where they set up an art scam that nets them considerable cash -- something Jean begins to figure out when he joins them for a family reunion. Little by little, he learns that his father is an expert forger, his stepmother's art gallery seems to be involved in the scam, his brother is a derelict and into drugs, his stepmother is a hooker in addition to all of this, and his sister runs an exercise gym for keeping prostitutes in shape. Things get worse -- just when everything seems bad enough, the stepmother is murdered and it is up to Jean to find the killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Arditi
as Jean Cottard
Jacques Penot
as Benoît
Caroline Chaniolleau
as Hélène
Robert Rimbaud
as Le père
Jean Reno
as Le détective Villechaize
Maurice Baquet
as Le concierge
Michel Fortin
as Georges Landrin
Jean Bouise
as Le commissaire
François Berléand
as Gérard
Valentina Vargas
as La masseuse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Film Compagnie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strictement personnel about?
The crimes and tragedies that tear apart one family seem overblown in the telling, yet this psychological drama about the miseries of one French policeman is compelling throughout. Jean (Pierre Ard...
Who directed Strictement personnel?
Strictement personnel was directed by Pierre Jolivet.
How long is Strictement personnel?
Strictement personnel has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Strictement personnel released?
Strictement personnel was released on August 21, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strictement personnel?
The main cast of Strictement personnel includes Pierre Arditi, Jacques Penot, Caroline Chaniolleau, Robert Rimbaud, Jean Reno.