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Le Choc

1982

100 minutes

CrimeActionRomance

Overview

Martin Terrier wants to quit his job as a hired hitman, but his organized crime employers are unwilling to see him turned out to pasture, Terrier knows too much, and he is still useful to the organization. He escapes to the countryside where he meets Claire, and the two soon fall in love. Back in Paris to confront his employers, Terrier learns that they've stolen all his money from the bank. They give him an ultimatum—do one last job for them and he gets his money and his freedom...

Top Cast

Alain Delon headshot

Alain Delon

Martin Terrier / Christian

Catherine Deneuve headshot

Catherine Deneuve

Claire

Philippe Léotard headshot

Philippe Léotard

Félix

Etienne Chicot headshot

Etienne Chicot

Michel

Jean-Louis Richard headshot

Jean-Louis Richard

Maubert, Inspector of the DST

Catherine Leprince headshot

Catherine Leprince

Mathilde

François Perrot headshot

François Perrot

Cox

Féodor Atkine headshot

Féodor Atkine

Borévitch / Boro

Franck-Olivier Bonnet headshot

Franck-Olivier Bonnet

Silvio

Myriam Salvodi headshot

Myriam Salvodi

The Blue Angel

Peter Bonke headshot

Peter Bonke

A terrorist

Dany Kogan headshot

Dany Kogan

Rosana

Jean-Jacques Scheffer headshot

Jean-Jacques Scheffer

A terrorist

Marie Kéruzoré headshot

Marie Kéruzoré

Philippe Lelièvre headshot

Philippe Lelièvre

Cirylle Spiga headshot

Cirylle Spiga

Maurice Vallier headshot

Maurice Vallier

Isabelle Mergault headshot

Isabelle Mergault

Bank Employee

André Bollet headshot

André Bollet

Jacques Pisias headshot

Jacques Pisias

André Salaun headshot

André Salaun

Dany Jacquet headshot

Dany Jacquet

Stéphane Audran headshot

Stéphane Audran

Jeanne Faulques (uncredited)

Alexandra Stewart headshot

Alexandra Stewart

Wife of first victim (uncredited)