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Secret Defense

1998·174 min

Secret Defense

Directed by Jacques Rivette

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After biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.

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Sandrine Bonnaire

Sylvie

Véronique / Ludivine

Françoise Fabian

Geneviève

Christine Vouilloz

Myriam

Crew

Emmanuelle Cuau

Writer

Jacques Rivette

Writer

Pascal Bonitzer

Writer

William Lubtchansky

Director of Photography

Maurice Tinchant

Producer

Martine Marignac

Producer

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Carole

Hermine Karagheuz

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Marthe

Micheline Herzog

Sabine

Patrick Le Bouar

Robert

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Grégoire Colin

Paul

Jerzy Radziwiłowicz

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What is Secret Defense about?

Secret Defense (1998) is about after biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.

Who directed Secret Defense?

Jacques Rivette directed Secret Defense (1998).

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