What is the duration of The Red Sweater?

The duration of The Red Sweater is 120 mins.

What is the original language of The Red Sweater?

The original language of The Red Sweater is French.

Who directed The Red Sweater?

The Red Sweater was directed by Michel Drach.

Which studio made The Red Sweater?

The Red Sweater was produced by Gaumont.

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Q: Does The Red Sweater have end credit scenes?

The Red Sweater does not have end credit scenes.

Crime

Drama

Runtime

120 mins

Language

French

A film adaptation of Gilles Perrault’s best‑selling book recounting the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, a young man convicted—on highly questionable evidence—of murdering an eight‑year‑old girl in southern France. The publicity generated by the book and film contributed to the abolition of capital punishment in France in 1981.

Gaumont

Studio

Michel Drach

Director

Does The Red Sweater have end credit scenes?

No!

The Red Sweater does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Pierre Maguelon

L'inspecteur Commenci

Roland Bertin

Le commissaire Robiana

Serge Avédikian

Christian Ranucci

Jean Benguigui

Charlie, le journaliste

Roger Ibáñez

M. Garcia, le père d'Elisa

Patrick Floersheim

Vincent Pasquini, le garagiste

Michelle Marquais

Louise Mathon, la mère de Ranucci

Georges Beller

Gilles Chard, journaliste

Claire Deluca

Mademoiselle le juge d'instruction

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