The Sword and the Balance
The Sword and the Balance

The Sword and the Balance

Le Glaive et la Balance

A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?

1963138 minAndré CayatteDramaThrillerCrime

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Overview

Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.

Cast & Crew

André Cayatte

André Cayatte

Director

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Johnny Parsons

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Philippe

Renato Salvatori

Renato Salvatori

François

Pascale Audret

Pascale Audret

Agnès

Jacques Monod

Jacques Monod

Commissioner

Marie Déa

Marie Déa

Madame Winter

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