The Sword and the Balance(1963)
Le Glaive et la Balance
A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?
The Sword and the Balance Synopsis
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.
The Sword and the Balance (1963) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by André Cayatte, released on February 1, 1963 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori and Pascale Audret. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- André Cayatte
- Writers:
- Henri Jeanson, André Cayatte, Charles Spaak
- Production:
- Ultra Film, Trianon Films, Sicilia Cinematografica, Gaumont International
- Status:
- Released
The Sword and the Balance (1963) Trailer
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The Sword and the Balance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Perkins
as Johnny Parsons
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Jean-Philippe
Renato Salvatori
as François
Pascale Audret
as Agnès
Jacques Monod
as Commissioner
Marie Déa
as Madame Winter
Horst Janson
as Mac
Fernand Ledoux
as Prosecutor
Maurice Chevit
as Inspector
Anne Tonietti
as Christine Prévost
Élina Labourdette
as Simone Darbon
Henri Vilbert
as Juror
Key crew
Directed by André Cayatte, written by Henri Jeanson, André Cayatte and Charles Spaak.
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The Sword and the Balance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Sword and the Balance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sword and the Balance online?
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The Sword and the Balance (1963) is available to stream on Gaumont Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sword and the Balance?
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The main cast of The Sword and the Balance (1963) includes Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori, Pascale Audret and Jacques Monod. The film was directed by André Cayatte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sword and the Balance released?
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The Sword and the Balance was released on February 1, 1963 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is The Sword and the Balance worth watching?
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The Sword and the Balance (1963) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sword and the Balance?
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