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Trapped by Fear (1960): Cast

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Trapped by Fear is a 1960 drama directed by Jacques Dupont, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo as Paul Frapier, Claude Brasseur and Sylva Koscina. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Trapped by Fear (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Jacques Dupont
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Trapped by Fear About?

The premise of Trapped by Fear without spoilers.

Two French paratroopers who survived Algerian war meet again as civilians. Reporter Frapier hides his old friend Porte, whom police pursue after a car theft that kills an officer, with the aid of his girlfriend Vera. Doubts about Vera draw him into a night with Arabelle and a clash between Vera and Porte, ending in tragedy for one and death for the other.

Trapped by Fear Themes & Keywords

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  • photo shoot
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Cast & crew

Trapped by Fear Cast & Characters

Jean-Paul Belmondo leads the cast as Paul Frapier, with Claude Brasseur as Laurent Porte and Sylva Koscina as Arabelle. Directed by Jacques Dupont; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jacques Dupont

One more film directed by Jacques Dupont: The Devil’s Pass.

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Trapped by Fear Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Szórakozások” and “Riskanter Zeitvertreib”.

Also known as
  • Szórakozások
  • Riskanter Zeitvertreib
  • Развлечения
  • Las distracciones
  • Braços Vazios
  • A félelem csapdája
  • 曲解

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Trapped by Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Trapped by Fear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Trapped by Fear?

Trapped by Fear runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Trapped by Fear released?

Trapped by Fear was released on November 4, 1960.

Who directed Trapped by Fear?

Trapped by Fear was directed by Jacques Dupont.

More films by Jacques Dupont

Who is in the cast of Trapped by Fear?

Trapped by Fear stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Paul Frapier, Claude Brasseur as Laurent Porte and Sylva Koscina as Arabelle, among 14 credited actors.

Does Trapped by Fear have a post-credit scene?

No. Trapped by Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Trapped by Fear in?

The original language of Trapped by Fear is French.

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