The Specialists(1985)
Les Spécialistes
The Specialists Synopsis
While being transferred to another prison, two convicts - Stéphane Carella and Paul Brandon - effect a miraculous escape. They are pursued across the Verdon Gorge before arriving at an isolated farmhouse whose owner, Laura, offers them sanctuary. Since the death of her husband, Laura has longed to get her own back on the police and she agrees to help Carella and Brandon in their scheme to rob a casino in Nice. After a shoot out with the casino’s owners, Carella realises that not everything is what it seems. Brandon is not what he appears...
The Specialists (1985) is a adventure and crime film directed by Patrice Leconte, released on March 13, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Bernard Giraudeau, Gérard Lanvin, Christiane Jean and Maurice Barrier. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrice Leconte
- Writers:
- Patrice Leconte
- Producers:
- Bernard Artigues
- Cinematographer:
- Eduardo Serra
- Composer:
- Éric Demarsan
- Production:
- Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2
- Status:
- Released
The Specialists (1985) Trailer
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The Specialists Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bernard Giraudeau
as Paul Brandon
Gérard Lanvin
as Stéphane Carella
Christiane Jean
as Laura
Maurice Barrier
as Kovacs
- Bertie Cortez
Bertie Cortez
as Mazetti
- Daniel Jégou
Daniel Jégou
as Casino director
Jacques Nolot
as Le gendarme chez Laura
Patrick Massieu
- Jesse Joe Walsh
Jesse Joe Walsh
- Philippe Lehembre
Philippe Lehembre
Salvatore Ingoglia
- Bernard Hervé
Bernard Hervé
Key crew
Directed by Patrice Leconte, written by Patrice Leconte, produced by Bernard Artigues.
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The Specialists Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 109 ratings.
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The Specialists – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Specialists online?
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The Specialists (1985) is available to stream on Moviecult Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Specialists?
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The main cast of The Specialists (1985) includes Bernard Giraudeau, Gérard Lanvin, Christiane Jean, Maurice Barrier and Bertie Cortez. The film was directed by Patrice Leconte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Specialists released?
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The Specialists was released on March 13, 1985 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Specialists worth watching?
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The Specialists (1985) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Specialists?
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Yes. The official The Specialists trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.