

Secret Defense
1998-03-18 · 174 min · ★ 6.3
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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- Directors
- Jacques Rivette
- Production companies
- Pierre Grise Productions, T&C Film, Alia Films, La Sept Cinéma
- Countries
- France, Switzerland
- Status
- Released
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Sandrine BonnaireSylvie
Laure MarsacVéronique / Ludivine
Françoise FabianGeneviève
Hermine KaragheuzL'infirmière
Grégoire ColinPaul
Jerzy RadziwiłowiczWalserTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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