The Cop (1970): Cast
The Cop is a 1970 drama thriller directed by Yves Boisset, starring Adolfo Celi as Le commissaire divisionnaire, Bernard Fresson and Françoise Fabian. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Empire Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cop About?
The premise of The Cop without spoilers.
A drug crackdown pushes a burnt‑out inspector to become judge, jury and executioner, taking the law into his own hands to exact revenge on ruthless dealers. Pressured by the United States, French authorities are accused of being too lenient, sparking a violent showdown where the cop battles both his corrupt colleagues and the criminal syndicate he aims to eradicate.
The Cop Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rogue cop
- french criminal
- french police
- demolishing a bar
- brutality
- violence against a woman
- woman beaten up
- murder disguised as accident
- falling to death
- out for revenge
- trick
- police officer killed
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- man shot to death
- police brutality
- revenge
- criminal underworld
- murder of a crime boss
- thug
- death of colleague
- manipulation
- murdered by a policeman
- police officer avenges killed colleague
- man avenges murdered friend
- vengeance
- racketeer
- criminal
- policeman
- female slaps male
- parking garage
- incriminating evidence
- killer cop
- fatal gunshot wound
- elevator
- staircase
- false alibi
- jail cell
- prison violence
- handcuffs
- demission letter
- rooftop
- gunshot
- fingerprints
- gloves
- murder weapon
- 1970s
- police corruption
- rooftop chase
- revenge killing
- revenge motive
- alibi
The Cop Cast & Characters
Adolfo Celi leads the cast as Le commissaire divisionnaire, with Bernard Fresson as l'inspecteur Barnero and Françoise Fabian as Hélène Dassa. Directed by Yves Boisset; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yves Boisset
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Adolfo Celi as Le commissaire divisionnaire -
Bernard Fresson as l'inspecteur Barnero - Françoise Fabian as Hélène Dassa
- Rufus as Raymond Aulnay
Also Starring in The Cop
· 21 more- Gianni Garko Dan Rover
- Michel Bouquet L'inspecteur Favenin
- Henri Garcin Georges Duval, dit "Georgy Beausourire"
- Roger Lumont Le gardien
- Michel Constantin Viletti
- Michel Peyrelon Inspecteur Tabassant Rover (uncredited)
- Henri Poirier L'avocat de Dan
- Marcel Gassouk
- Jean-Claude Bercq Germain
- Serge Nubret Le Noir
- Anne Carrère Christine
- Jean-Marie Robain
- Pierre Massimi Robert Dassa
- Georges Lucas
- Georges Montant
- Noëlle Leiris
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- Théo Sarapo Lupo
- Jean Reney
- Stéphan Holmes Le jeune garçon
- Francis Cosne Tavernier, dit 'Le Mandarin' (uncredited)
- Jacques Sempey
More from Yves Boisset
More films directed by Yves Boisset: Le Pantalon, L’Affaire Seznec, The Tribe and Radio corbeau.
The Cop Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Murder Go Round” and “Blood on My Hands”.
- Also known as
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- Murder Go Round
- Blood on My Hands
- Egy hekus halála
- L'uomo venuto da Chicago
- Ein Bulle sieht rot
- Un condé
- 密探大煞星
- Полицейский
- L’agent
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The Cop FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cop?
The Cop runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Cop released?
The Cop was released on October 5, 1970.
Who directed The Cop?
The Cop was directed by Yves Boisset.
More films by Yves Boisset Who is in the cast of The Cop?
The Cop stars Adolfo Celi as Le commissaire divisionnaire, Bernard Fresson as l'inspecteur Barnero and Françoise Fabian as Hélène Dassa, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Cop have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Cop in?
The original language of The Cop is French.
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