The Passerby
Originally released in 1982. The Passerby is a drama film. directed by Jacques Rouffio.
Starring Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, and Helmut Griem
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (41 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Romy Schneider
as Elsa Wiener / Lina Baumstein
Michel Piccoli
as Max Baumstein
Helmut Griem
as Michel Wiener
Dominique Labourier
as Charlotte Maupas
Gérard Klein
as Maurice Bouillard
Mathieu Carrière
as Ruppert von Leggaert / Federico Logo
Jacques Martin
as Marcel
Wendelin Werner
as Young Max Baumstein
Marcel Bozonnet
as Mercier
Christiane Cohendy
as Helene Nolin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Elephant Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Passerby about?
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 ...
Who directed The Passerby?
The Passerby was directed by Jacques Rouffio.
How long is The Passerby?
The Passerby has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Passerby released?
The Passerby was released on April 14, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Passerby?
The main cast of The Passerby includes Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, Helmut Griem, Dominique Labourier, Gérard Klein.