La Balance

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La Balance ★★★ 1982 (R)

An underworld stool pigeon is recruited by the Parisian police to blow the whistle on a murderous mob. Baye, as a prostitute in love with the pimp-stoolie, is a standout. Critically acclaimed; French with subtitles. 103m/C VHS, DVD . FR Philippe Leotard, Nathalie Baye, Bob Swaim; D: Reymond LePlont; M: Roland Bocquet. Cesar '83: Actor (Leotard), Actress (Baye), Film.

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