Symphony for a Massacre(1963)
Symphonie pour un massacre
Symphony for a Massacre Synopsis
A band of gangsters devise a plan to steal a game contested between two drug gangs of drug traffickers: the five fraudsters will face bigger problems than them.
Symphony for a Massacre (1963) is a crime and drama film directed by Jacques Deray, released on April 23, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Michel Auclair, Claude Dauphin, Charles Vanel and Jean Rochefort. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Deray
- Writers:
- Jacques Deray, José Giovanni, Claude Sautet
- Producers:
- Julien Derode
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Renoir
- Composer:
- Michel Magne
- Production:
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Dear Film, Ultra Film
- Status:
- Released
Symphony for a Massacre (1963) Trailer
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Symphony for a Massacre Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Auclair
as Clavet
Claude Dauphin
as Valoti
Charles Vanel
as Paoli
Jean Rochefort
as Jabeke
Michèle Mercier
as Madeleine Clavet
José Giovanni
as Moreau
Daniela Rocca
as Hélène Valoti
Marcello Pagliero
as Cerutti (uncredited)
Claude Cerval
as (uncredited)
Jean Degrave
as Games room employee (uncredited)
Maurice Garrel
as (uncredited)
Billy Kearns
as American customer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Deray, written by Jacques Deray, José Giovanni and Claude Sautet, produced by Julien Derode.
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Symphony for a Massacre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 44 ratings.
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Symphony for a Massacre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Symphony for a Massacre online?
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Symphony for a Massacre (1963) is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Symphony for a Massacre?
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The main cast of Symphony for a Massacre (1963) includes Michel Auclair, Claude Dauphin, Charles Vanel, Jean Rochefort and Michèle Mercier. The film was directed by Jacques Deray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Symphony for a Massacre released?
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Symphony for a Massacre was released on April 23, 1963 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Symphony for a Massacre worth watching?
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Symphony for a Massacre (1963) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Symphony for a Massacre?
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