The Ax(2005)
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Some people would die to get (him) this job.
The Ax Synopsis
Bruno loved his job as a middle manager at a paper company, but optimistically views being laid off as an opportunity. After two years of searching for a comparable position, optimism turns to desperation. His wife works two jobs, and their marriage slowly deteriorates as their hold on the middle class slips away. Bruno concocts a grimly audacious plan to identify and kill his fellow job applicants so that he is the only qualified person left.
The Ax (2005) is a comedy, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Costa-Gavras, released on March 2, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars José Garcia, Karin Viard, Ulrich Tukur and Olivier Gourmet. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 230 ratings.
- Director:
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers:
- Costa-Gavras, Jean-Claude Grumberg, Donald E. Westlake
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, José María Morales
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Blossier
- Composer:
- Armand Amar
- Production:
- KG Productions, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, Les Films du Fleuve, RTBF, SCOPE Invest, Wanda Visión
- Budget:
- $5,400,000
- Revenue:
- $4,900,000
- Status:
- Released
The Ax Cast & Crew
Main cast
José Garcia
as Bruno Davert
Karin Viard
as Marlène Davert
Ulrich Tukur
as Gérard Hutchinson
Olivier Gourmet
as Raymond Machefer
Yvon Back
as Etienne Barnet
Thierry Hancisse
as Inspector Kesler
Olga Grumberg
as Iris Thompson
Geordy Couturiau
as Maxime Davert
Christa Théret
as Betty Davert
Yolande Moreau
as Post Office Clerk
Dieudonné Kabongo
as Quinlan Longus
Jean-Pierre Gos
as Garage Owner
Key crew
Directed by Costa-Gavras, written by Costa-Gavras, Jean-Claude Grumberg and Donald E. Westlake, produced by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne and José María Morales.
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The Ax Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 230 ratings.
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The Ax – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ax online?
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The Ax (2005) is available to stream on Looke. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ax?
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The main cast of The Ax (2005) includes José Garcia, Karin Viard, Ulrich Tukur, Olivier Gourmet and Yvon Back. The film was directed by Costa-Gavras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ax released?
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The Ax was released on March 2, 2005 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Ax worth watching?
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The Ax (2005) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 230 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.