Armageddon (1977): Cast & Plot
Armageddon is a 1977 thriller directed by Alain Jessua, starring Jean Yanne as Louis Carrier, Claudine Berg and Tony Rödel. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Alain Jessua
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Adel Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Armageddon About?
The premise of Armageddon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After years of poverty, repairman Carrier inherits a fortune after his brother’s fatal accident. Suddenly rich, he seeks fame, becomes increasingly unstable, and threatens police and the government, signing tracts called “Armaguedon.” An Interpol detective leads the case and sets a trap at an international summit of world leaders in Paris.
Armageddon Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- police officer
- police
- violence
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- based on novel
Armageddon Cast & Characters
Jean Yanne leads the cast as Louis Carrier, with Claudine Berg as La logeuse de Carrier and Tony Rödel as Hessen, un responsable Interpol. Directed by Alain Jessua; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alain Jessua
- Jean Yanne as Louis Carrier
- Claudine Berg as La logeuse de Carrier
- Tony Rödel as Hessen, un responsable Interpol
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Alain Delon as Dr. Michel Ambrose
Also Starring in Armageddon
· 36 more- Renato Salvatori Albert
- Robert Dalban Le chauffeur de taxi
- Michel Duchaussoy Inspecteur Jacques Vivien
- Anna Gaylor La vendeuse de télévisions
- Rosario Borelli Le policier italien
- Jean-Paul Muel La mari de Simone (uncredited)
- Fernand Guiot Le policier à Ostende
- Jeanne Herviale La tenancière de l'hôtel d'Ostende
- Michel Creton Bob
- Jacques Pisias Un inspecteur chez Gisèle Valin (uncredited)
- Gabriel Cattand Jimmy Laurent
- Roland Malet Un CRS (uncredited)
- Roger Muni Le reporter à l'imperméable (uncredited)
- Susanna Javicoli Gabriela
- Marie Déa Gisèle Valin
- Georges Riquier Un membre de la préfecture de police
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- Alan Adair Le ministre anglais de l'Industrie
- Guy Saint-Jean Dupré
- Gino Lavagetto Commissaire Sampieri
- Philippe Chemin Le prostitué belge
- Dudley Jones Wood
- Régis Porte L'ouvreur de la salle de spectacle
- Martine Stedil La blonde avec Bob (uncredited)
- Michel Bonnet Un ouvreur de la salle de spectacle (uncredited)
- Bertrand De Hautefort Le premier Ministre
- Monique Martial a secrétaire de Scotland Yard
- Claude Pascadel Un reporter (uncredited)
- Michèle Cotta La journaliste TV
- Alan Rossett Le commissaire américain
- Francis André-Loux Un enquêteur à Nice (uncredited)
- Jean-Jacques Lagarde
- Nicole Norden La policière
- Nadia Verine L'agent immobilier
- Yvonne Legrand La vieille spectatrice évacuée (uncredited)
- Tony Ripoll
- Virginie Solenn
More from Alain Jessua
More films directed by Alain Jessua: No Harm Intended, Frankenstein 90, Paradise for All and The Dogs.
Armageddon Plot Summary
What happens in Armageddon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Paul Graff, a young boy growing up in Queens, New York City during 1980, begins his journey navigating a complex world filled with family expectations, social tensions, and personal dreams. His story unfolds with lighthearted classroom antics, where he and his classmate Johnny Davis get into trouble for joking around, highlighting their youthful innocence despite the larger issues surrounding them. Paul, played by Banks Repeta, is caught making a humorous sketch of their teacher, while Johnny, portrayed by Jaylin Webb, is reprimanded for a different joke during attendance. Their troubles lead to both boys being confined indoors during gym class, which surprisingly becomes a bonding experience as they exchange stories about Johnny’s Apollo Mission patches and shared taste in music.
Full summary
The whole story of Armageddon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Armageddon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In Armageddon (1977), what causes Paul and Johnny to get in trouble at school?
Cars in Armageddon
92 cars on screen, including the 1966 Peugeot 404 and the 1975 Citroën 2CV AK 400.
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1966 Peugeot 404 Main role -
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1976 Citroën CX Important role -
1967 Eagle Model 04 Important role
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Armageddon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Armageddon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Armageddon?
Armageddon runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Armageddon released?
Armageddon was released on March 16, 1977.
Who directed Armageddon?
Armageddon was directed by Alain Jessua.
More films by Alain Jessua Who is in the cast of Armageddon?
Armageddon stars Jean Yanne as Louis Carrier, Claudine Berg as La logeuse de Carrier and Tony Rödel as Hessen, un responsable Interpol, among 40 credited actors.
Does Armageddon have a post-credit scene?
No. Armageddon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Armageddon in?
The original language of Armageddon is French.
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