The Shock (1982)
Original title: Le Choc
The Shock is a 1982 French-language crime movie directed by Robin Davis, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve and Philippe Léotard.
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...
Quick answers
What is The Shock about?
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...
When was The Shock released?
The Shock was released on 28 April 1982.
How long is The Shock?
The Shock runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Shock?
The Shock was directed by Robin Davis.
Cast
- Alain Delon as Martin Terrier / Christian
- Catherine Deneuve as Claire
- Philippe Léotard as Félix
- Etienne Chicot as Michel
- Jean-Louis Richard as Maubert, Inspector of the DST
- Catherine Leprince as Mathilde
- François Perrot as Cox
- Féodor Atkine as Borévitch / Boro
- Franck-Olivier Bonnet as Silvio
- Myriam Salvodi as The Blue Angel
- Peter Bonke as A terrorist
- Dany Kogan as Rosana