The Sword and the Balance

Name: The Sword and the Balance
Director: André Cayatte
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1963-02-01
Duration: 138 min
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori, Pascale Audret, Jacques Monod

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1963 · 138 min · Drama · Thriller · Crime · TMDB 7.7/10

Overview

Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.

Directed by André Cayatte

Cast

Anthony Perkins — Johnny Parsons
Jean-Claude Brialy — Jean-Philippe
Renato Salvatori — François
Pascale Audret — Agnès
Jacques Monod — Commissioner