Scribe(2016)
La Mécanique de l'ombre
Some things cannot be unheard.
Scribe Synopsis
Two years after a burn-out, Duval is still unemployed. Contacted by an enigmatic businessman, he is offered a simple and well-paid job: transcribing telephone tapping. Duval accepts financially without questioning the purpose of the organization that employs him. Precipitated at the heart of a political plot, he must face the brutal mechanics of the underground world of the secret services.
Scribe (2016) is a action and thriller film directed by Thomas Kruithof, released on October 19, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars François Cluzet, Denis Podalydès, Sami Bouajila and Simon Abkarian. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 190 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Kruithof
- Writers:
- Thomas Kruithof, Yann Gozlan, Marc Syrigas
- Producers:
- Thibault Gast, Matthias Weber
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Lamarque
- Production:
- 24 25 Films, SCOPE Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Scribe (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Scribe before you stream it.
Scribe Cast & Crew
Main cast
François Cluzet
as Duval
Denis Podalydès
as Clément
Sami Bouajila
as Labarthe
Simon Abkarian
as Gerfaut
Alba Rohrwacher
as Sara
Philippe Résimont
as De Grugy
Daniel Hanssens
as Albert
Bruno Georis
as Labarthe's right-hand man
Olivier Bony
as The neighbor
Bernard Eylenbosch
as The right-hand man
Alexia Depicker
as The HR manager
- Nader Farman
Nader Farman
as Al-Shamikh
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Kruithof, written by Thomas Kruithof, Yann Gozlan and Marc Syrigas, produced by Thibault Gast and Matthias Weber.
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Scribe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 190 ratings.
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Scribe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scribe online?
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Scribe (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Scribe?
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The main cast of Scribe (2016) includes François Cluzet, Denis Podalydès, Sami Bouajila, Simon Abkarian and Alba Rohrwacher. The film was directed by Thomas Kruithof. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scribe released?
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Scribe was released on October 19, 2016 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Scribe worth watching?
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Scribe (2016) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 190 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Scribe?
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Yes. The official Scribe trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.