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Persecution (2009): Cast & Box Office

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Persecution is a 2009 drama directed by Patrice Chéreau, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg as Sonia, Romain Duris and Hiam Abbass. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $825,672 worldwide.

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Persecution (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Patrice Chéreau
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
Canal+
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Persecution About?

The premise of Persecution without spoilers.

A solitary man and his partner maintain a volatile love‑hate dynamic that is upended by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. The outsider slowly weaves himself into their routine, his relentless presence generating tension and suspicion. As the strain deepens, the man is left questioning the stranger’s true motives and the lasting effect on his life.

Persecution Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Persecution Cast & Characters

Charlotte Gainsbourg leads the cast as Sonia, with Romain Duris as Daniel and Hiam Abbass as Marie. Directed by Patrice Chéreau; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Patrice Chéreau

More films directed by Patrice Chéreau, best-rated first: Son frère, Gabrielle, Intimacy and His Brother.

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Box office

Persecution Box Office

Persecution grossed $825,672 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$825.7K

International
$825.7K

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FAQ

Persecution FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Persecution, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Persecution?

Persecution runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Persecution released?

Persecution was released on October 17, 2009.

Who directed Persecution?

Persecution was directed by Patrice Chéreau.

More films by Patrice Chéreau

Who is in the cast of Persecution?

Persecution stars Charlotte Gainsbourg as Sonia, Romain Duris as Daniel and Hiam Abbass as Marie, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Persecution make at the box office?

Persecution grossed $825,672 worldwide.

Does Persecution have a post-credit scene?

No. Persecution has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Persecution in?

The original language of Persecution is French.

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