Dossier 51 (1978)

Name: Dossier 51
Director: Michel Deville
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1978-08-30
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: François Marthouret, Roger Planchon, Patrick Chesnais, Jean Martin

Crime Drama

Director: Michel Deville

Cast: François Marthouret, Roger Planchon, Patrick Chesnais, Jean Martin

7.3

Runtime108 min

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A French diplomat is surveilled by a secret service to find a weakness for political control, his private life becoming 'File No. 51'.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Dossier 51 is a critically acclaimed French crime drama from 1978 directed by Michel Deville. The film received praise for its exploration of political surveillance and the erosion of privacy, with critics highlighting the taut narrative and strong lead performance. The film has a solid 7.3/10 rating on IMDb, indicating strong audience reception as well.

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Fans of taut political thrillers and character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and layered storytelling of Dossier 51, Michel Deville's 1978 drama that explores the surveillance and manipulation of a French diplomat's private life.

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Dossier 51 is a 1978 French crime drama film directed by Michel Deville and based on a novel by Gilles Perrault. Deville and Perrault won a César Award for Best Screenplay, Dialogue or Adaptation for their adaptation. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1978 Cannes Film Festival.