Terror's Advocate(2007)
L'avocat de la terreur
Terror's Advocate Synopsis
A documentary on Jacques Vergès, the controversial lawyer and former Free French Forces guerrilla, exploring how Vergès assisted, from the 1960s onwards, anti-imperialist terrorist cells operating in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Participants interviewed include Algerian nationalists Yacef Saadi, Zohra Drif, Djamila Bouhired and Abderrahmane Benhamida, Khmer Rouge members Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan, once far-left activists Hans-Joachim Klein and Magdalena Kopp, terrorist Carlos the Jackal, lawyer Isabelle Coutant-Peyre, neo-Nazi Ahmed Huber, Palestinian politician Bassam Abu Sharif, Lebanese politician Karim Pakradouni, political cartoonist Siné, former spy Claude Moniquet, novelist and ghostwriter Lionel Duroy, and investigative journalist Oliver Schröm.
Terror's Advocate (2007) is a documentary film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released on June 6, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Jacques Vergès, Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, Yacef Saâdi and Magdalena Kopp. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbet Schroeder
- Writers:
- Barbet Schroeder
- Producers:
- Rita Dagher
- Cinematographer:
- Caroline Champetier
- Composer:
- Jorge Arriagada
- Production:
- Yalla Films, Wild Bunch
- Status:
- Released
Terror's Advocate (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Terror's Advocate before you stream it.
Terror's Advocate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Vergès
as Self
Ilich Ramírez Sánchez
as Self / Carlos the Jackal (voice)
Yacef Saâdi
as Self
Magdalena Kopp
as Self
Abderrahmane Benhamida
as Self
Djamila Bouhared
as Self
Isabelle Coutant-Peyre
as Self
Jean-Paul Dollé
as Self
Barbet Schroeder
as Narrator (voice)
Guillaume Durand
as Self (archive footage)
Klaus Barbie
as Self (archive footage)
Zohra Drif-Bitat
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Barbet Schroeder, written by Barbet Schroeder, produced by Rita Dagher.
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Terror's Advocate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 41 ratings.
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Terror's Advocate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Terror's Advocate online?
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Terror's Advocate (2007) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Terror's Advocate?
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The main cast of Terror's Advocate (2007) includes Jacques Vergès, Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, Yacef Saâdi, Magdalena Kopp and Abderrahmane Benhamida. The film was directed by Barbet Schroeder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Terror's Advocate released?
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Terror's Advocate was released on June 6, 2007 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Terror's Advocate worth watching?
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Terror's Advocate (2007) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Terror's Advocate?
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