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Secret Defense

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1998-03-18

Runtime: 174 mins

Director: Jacques Rivette

Writer: Jacques Rivette, Pascal Bonitzer, Emmanuelle Cuau

Spoken language: Français

Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Original title: Secret Defense

Production Companies: Sofinergie 4, Pierre Grise Productions, T&C Film, Alia Films, La Sept Cinéma, Canal+

Production Countries: France

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