The Adversary(2002)
L'Adversaire
The Adversary Synopsis
Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
The Adversary (2002) is a mystery, drama and crime film directed by Nicole Garcia, released on August 28, 2002 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet and François Berléand. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 197 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicole Garcia
- Writers:
- Emmanuel Carrère, Frédéric Bélier-Garcia, Nicole Garcia
- Producers:
- Alain Sarde
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Marc Fabre
- Composer:
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Production:
- StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, France 3 Cinéma, Pauline's Angel, Vega Film, Vértigo Films
- Status:
- Released
The Adversary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Auteuil
as Jean-Marc Faure
Géraldine Pailhas
as Christine Faure
François Cluzet
as Luc
François Berléand
as Rémi
Emmanuelle Devos
as Marianne
- Alice Fauvet
Alice Fauvet
as Alice
Martin Jobert
as Vincent
- Michel Cassagne
Michel Cassagne
as Le père de Jean-Marc
Joséphine Derenne
as La mère de Jean-Marc
Anne Loiret
as Cécile
Olivier Cruveiller
as Jean-Jacques
Nadine Alari
as La mère de Christine
Key crew
Directed by Nicole Garcia, written by Emmanuel Carrère, Frédéric Bélier-Garcia and Nicole Garcia, produced by Alain Sarde.
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The Adversary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 197 ratings.
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The Adversary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adversary online?
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The Adversary (2002) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Adversary?
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The main cast of The Adversary (2002) includes Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet, François Berléand and Emmanuelle Devos. The film was directed by Nicole Garcia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adversary released?
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The Adversary was released on August 28, 2002 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is The Adversary worth watching?
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The Adversary (2002) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.