Secret Defense(1998)
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Secret Defense Synopsis
After biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.
Secret Defense (1998) is a drama, crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Jacques Rivette, released on March 18, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 54m. It stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Laure Marsac, Françoise Fabian and Christine Vouilloz. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Rivette
- Writers:
- Emmanuelle Cuau , Jacques Rivette, Pascal Bonitzer
- Producers:
- Maurice Tinchant, Martine Marignac
- Cinematographer:
- William Lubtchansky
- Production:
- Pierre Grise Productions, T&C Film, Alia Films, La Sept Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
Secret Defense (1998) Trailer
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Secret Defense Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sandrine Bonnaire
as Sylvie
Laure Marsac
as Véronique / Ludivine
Françoise Fabian
as Geneviève
- Christine Vouilloz
Christine Vouilloz
as Myriam
- Mark Saporta
Mark Saporta
as Jules
- Sara Louis
Sara Louis
as Carole
Hermine Karagheuz
as L'infirmière
- Bernadette Giraud
Bernadette Giraud
as Marthe
- Micheline Herzog
Micheline Herzog
as Sabine
- Patrick Le Bouar
Patrick Le Bouar
as Robert
- Mick Gondouin
Mick Gondouin
as Extra (uncredited)
Grégoire Colin
as Paul
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Rivette, written by Emmanuelle Cuau , Jacques Rivette and Pascal Bonitzer, produced by Maurice Tinchant and Martine Marignac.
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Secret Defense Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 24 ratings.
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Secret Defense – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Secret Defense online?
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Secret Defense (1998) 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 Secret Defense?
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The main cast of Secret Defense (1998) includes Sandrine Bonnaire, Laure Marsac, Françoise Fabian, Christine Vouilloz and Mark Saporta. The film was directed by Jacques Rivette. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Secret Defense released?
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Secret Defense was released on March 18, 1998 and runs for 2h 54m.
Is Secret Defense worth watching?
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Secret Defense (1998) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Secret Defense?
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Yes. The official Secret Defense trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.