The Shock
1982 · 1h 40m · N/A
Action, Crime, Romance
Directed by
Robin Davis
,
Alain Delon
Overview
Martin Terrier wants to quit his job as a hired hitman, but his organized crime employers are unwilling to see him turned out to pasture, Terrier knows too much, and he is still useful to the organization. He escapes to the countryside where he meets Claire, and the two soon fall in love. Back in Paris to confront his employers, Terrier learns that they've stolen all his money from the bank. They give him an ultimatum—do one last job for them and he gets his money and his freedom...
Director and cast
- Robin Davis Director
- Alain Delon Director
- Alain Delon as Martin Terrier / Christian
- Catherine Deneuve as Claire
- Philippe Léotard as Félix
- Etienne Chicot as Michel
- Jean-Louis Richard as Maubert, Inspector of the DST
- Catherine Leprince as Mathilde
- François Perrot as Cox
- Féodor Atkine as Borévitch / Boro
- Franck-Olivier Bonnet as Silvio
- Myriam Salvodi as The Blue Angel
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