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For a Cop's Hide

For a Cop's Hide

Thriller · Action · Romance · 1981

Victim of manipulation, Cop Choucas is wanted for two murders and searched for by every cop in town.

Movie details

For a Cop's Hide

1981 Thriller · Action · Romance 1h 45m

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

Victim of manipulation, Cop Choucas is wanted for two murders and searched for by every cop in town.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alain Delon

Written by

Alain Delon · Christopher Frank

Alain Delon

Alain Delon

Choucas

Anne Parillaud

Anne Parillaud

Charlotte

Daniel Ceccaldi

Daniel Ceccaldi

Coccioli

Jean-Pierre Darras

Jean-Pierre Darras

Commissaire Chauffard

Xavier Depraz

Xavier Depraz

Kasper

Jacques Rispal

Jacques Rispal

Professeur Bachhoffer

Gérard Hérold

Gérard Hérold

Pradier

Court is in session

Put For a Cop's Hide on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.