

Dossier 51
1978-08-30 · 108 min · ★ 6.5
A French diplomat is surveilled by a secret service to find a weakness for political control, his private life becoming 'File No. 51'.
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- Directors
- Michel Deville
- Production companies
- Maran Film, Philippe Dussart, Eléfilm, SFP
- Countries
- Germany, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
François MarthouretDominique Auphal / 51
Roger PlanchonEsculape 1
Patrick ChesnaisHadès
Jean MartinVénus
Daniel MesguichEsculape 4
Anna PrucnalSarah Robski
Szabó LászlóSarah Robski's contact
Didier SauvegrainPylos
Uta TaegerEsculape 2
Jenny ClèveAgent 747, cleaning lady of 51
Claude MarcaultLiliane Auphal / 52
Françoise LugagneMrs. Auphal, Dominique's mother
Claire NadeauFriend 9000
Jean-Michel DupuisAgent Hécate 8446
Christophe MalavoyAgent 8956
Isabelle GanzTease
Nathalie JuvetMarguerite Marie
Sabine GlaserPaméla
Michel AumontMars (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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