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The Case of the Morituri Divisions (1985): Cast

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The Case of the Morituri Divisions is a 1985 sci-fi drama directed by F.J. Ossang, starring Frankie Tavezzano as Ettore, Gilles Cohen and Gérard Courant. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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The Case of the Morituri Divisions (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
F.J. Ossang
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Crime
Original language
French
Studio
Le Sabre
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of the Morituri Divisions About?

The premise of The Case of the Morituri Divisions without spoilers.

Set against a German backdrop, the film follows a group of gladiatorial fighters. Ettore, once a celebrated figure in the criminal underworld, begins to unravel as the role he plays becomes unbearable. In a final act of defiance, he betrays his comrades by exposing their secrets to the press.

The Case of the Morituri Divisions Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • produced by director
  • typewriter
  • gun
  • fight
  • eiffel tower paris
  • paris france
  • france
  • reference to friedrich nietzsche
  • reading a newspaper
  • shooting
  • reference to stanislaw ignacy witkiewicz
  • driving a car
+5 more
  • snorting cocaine
  • cocaine
  • voice over narration
  • voice over
  • written by director
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Cast & crew

The Case of the Morituri Divisions Cast & Characters

Frankie Tavezzano leads the cast as Ettore, with Gilles Cohen as Le conducteur de la Bentley and Gérard Courant as Inspecteur. Directed by F.J. Ossang; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from F.J. Ossang

More films directed by F.J. Ossang: 9 Fingers, Ciel éteint!, Silencio and Treasure of the Bitch Islands.

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The Case of the Morituri Divisions Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “L'affaire des divisions Morituri.” and “魔黑黨奇案”.

Also known as
  • L'affaire des divisions Morituri.
  • 魔黑黨奇案

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The Case of the Morituri Divisions FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Case of the Morituri Divisions, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of the Morituri Divisions?

The Case of the Morituri Divisions runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was The Case of the Morituri Divisions released?

The Case of the Morituri Divisions was released on November 13, 1985.

Who directed The Case of the Morituri Divisions?

The Case of the Morituri Divisions was directed by F.J. Ossang.

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Who is in the cast of The Case of the Morituri Divisions?

The Case of the Morituri Divisions stars Frankie Tavezzano as Ettore, Gilles Cohen as Le conducteur de la Bentley and Gérard Courant as Inspecteur, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Case of the Morituri Divisions have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of the Morituri Divisions has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Case of the Morituri Divisions in?

The original language of The Case of the Morituri Divisions is French.

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