Killer (1972)
Whilst being transferred to a psychiatric hospital, a ruthless serial killer Gassot makes a break and goes on the run. He arrives in Marseilles, intending to escape abroad. Here, he falls for a young prostitute, Gerda.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Denys de La Patellière, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Jean Gabin, Fabio Testi, Uschi Glas, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Jean Gabin
as Commissioner Le Guen
Fabio Testi
as Georges Gasset
Uschi Glas
as Gerda
Bernard Blier
as François Tellier, director of the PJ
Ginette Garcin
as Lulu
Félix Marten
as Campana
Gérard Depardieu
as Frédo Babasch, the sheep
Jean Barney
as The young inspector
Jacques Debary
as The Commissioner of Marseille
Sady Rebbot
as Lucien, from Grenoble
Ermanno Casanova
as Nurse
Jacques Richard
as François GassotCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 87 min |
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