The Rebel(1980)
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The Rebel Synopsis
After the death of his parents, Pierre is forced to care for his younger sister Nathalie by committing petty crimes. In a recurring motif of Gérard Blain’s cinema, Pierre is taken under the wing of an older gay man, Hubert , who offers him work and financial security; but when Hubert makes advances to him, Pierre robs him and takes up with a group of radical leftists who are planning terrorist attacks. Without employment, Pierre loses Nathalie to child services and spirals into desperation, finally erupting in an act of horrific violence. An x-ray showing the largely undiagnosed sickness of its time, and a stern warning to ours.
The Rebel (1980) is a drama film directed by Gérard Blain, released on November 12, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Patrick Norbert, Michel Subor, Isabelle Rosais and Jean-Jacques Aublanc. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Gérard Blain
- Writers:
- André Debaecque, Gérard Blain
- Cinematographer:
- Emmanuel Machuel
- Composer:
- Catherine Lara
- Production:
- R.O.C.
- Status:
- Released
The Rebel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Patrick Norbert
Patrick Norbert
as Pierre
Michel Subor
as Beaufils
- Isabelle Rosais
Isabelle Rosais
as Nathalie
Jean-Jacques Aublanc
as Alain
Françoise Michaud
as Corinne
Alain Jérôme
as Jean-Claude
Key crew
Directed by Gérard Blain, written by André Debaecque and Gérard Blain.
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The Rebel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Rebel – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Rebel?
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The main cast of The Rebel (1980) includes Patrick Norbert, Michel Subor, Isabelle Rosais, Jean-Jacques Aublanc and Françoise Michaud. The film was directed by Gérard Blain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rebel released?
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The Rebel was released on November 12, 1980 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Rebel worth watching?
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The Rebel (1980) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.