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The Red Sweater (1979)

Movie ★ 5.5 120 min

Drama Crime

A film version of author Gilles Perrault's best-selling book about the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, the youth who was convicted with extremely inconclusive evidence of murdering an eight-year-old girl in Southern France. The publicity the book and film helped abolish capital punishment in France in 1981.

Michel Drach Director

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Released
October 7, 1979
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt0079761
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Cast

Serge Avédikian Serge Avédikian Christian Ranucci Michelle Marquais Michelle Marquais Louise Mathon, la mère de Ranucci Claire Deluca Claire Deluca Mademoiselle le juge d'instruction Roland Bertin Roland Bertin Le commissaire Robiana Pierre Maguelon Pierre Maguelon L'inspecteur Commenci Roger Ibáñez Roger Ibáñez M. Garcia, le père d'Elisa Jean Benguigui Jean Benguigui Charlie, le journaliste Georges Beller Georges Beller Gilles Chard, journaliste Patrick Floersheim Patrick Floersheim Vincent Pasquini, le garagiste

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Red Sweater about?
A film version of author Gilles Perrault's best-selling book about the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, the youth who was convicted with extremely inconclusive evidence of murdering an eight-year-old girl in Southern France. The publicity the book and film helped abolish capital punishment in France in 1981.
Who directed The Red Sweater?
The Red Sweater was directed by Michel Drach.
Who stars in The Red Sweater?
The Red Sweater stars Serge Avédikian, Michelle Marquais, Claire Deluca, Roland Bertin.
When was The Red Sweater released?
The Red Sweater is a 1979 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch The Red Sweater?
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