Choice of Arms(1981)
Le choix des armes
Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.
Choice of Arms Synopsis
A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.
Choice of Arms (1981) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Alain Corneau, released on August 19, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Catherine Deneuve and Michel Galabru. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Corneau
- Writers:
- Alain Corneau, Michel Grisolia
- Producers:
- Alain Sarde
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre-William Glenn
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Sara Films, Parafrance
- Status:
- Released
Choice of Arms Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Montand
as Noel Durieux
Gérard Depardieu
as Mickey
Catherine Deneuve
as Nicole Durieux
Michel Galabru
as Commissioner Bonnardot
Gérard Lanvin
as Inspector Sarlat
Jean-Claude Dauphin
as Ricky
Jean Rougerie
as Raymond Constantini
Christian Marquand
as Jean
Etienne Chicot
as Roland Davout
Richard Anconina
as Dany
Pierre Forget
as Serge Olivier
Roland Blanche
as Fernand
Key crew
Directed by Alain Corneau, written by Alain Corneau and Michel Grisolia, produced by Alain Sarde.
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Choice of Arms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 119 ratings.
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Choice of Arms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Choice of Arms online?
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Choice of Arms (1981) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Choice of Arms?
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The main cast of Choice of Arms (1981) includes Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Galabru and Gérard Lanvin. The film was directed by Alain Corneau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Choice of Arms released?
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Choice of Arms was released on August 19, 1981 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Choice of Arms worth watching?
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Choice of Arms (1981) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 119 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.