Dossier 51
“51 is him, is us, is you”
A French diplomat is surveilled by a secret service to find a weakness for political control, his private life becoming 'File No. 51'.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About Dossier 51
Dossier 51 is a 1978 French-language crime and drama film directed by Michel Deville. The cast is led by François Marthouret, Roger Planchon, Patrick Chesnais. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
Dossier 51 was produced by Maran Film, Philippe Dussart, and Eléfilm and made in Germany and France. It was released on August 30, 1978.
- Director
- Michel Deville
- Writers
- Michel Deville, Gilles Perrault
- Release date
- August 30, 1978
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Production
- Maran Film, Philippe Dussart, Eléfilm
Dossier 51 cast & crew
Dossier 51 was directed by Michel Deville and written by Michel Deville and Gilles Perrault.
The cast features François Marthouret as Dominique Auphal / 51, Roger Planchon as Esculape 1, Patrick Chesnais as Hadès, Jean Martin as Vénus, Daniel Mesguich as Esculape 4, and Anna Prucnal as Sarah Robski.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Claude Lecomte and it was produced by Philippe Dussart.
Is Dossier 51 worth watching?
Dossier 51 holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Dossier 51 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dossier 51
François Marthouret
Dominique Auphal / 51
Roger Planchon
Esculape 1
Patrick Chesnais
Hadès
Jean Martin
Vénus
Daniel Mesguich
Esculape 4
Anna Prucnal
Sarah Robski
László Szabó
Sarah Robski's contact
Didier Sauvegrain
Pylos
Uta Taeger
Esculape 2
Jenny Clève
Agent 747, cleaning lady of 51
Claude Marcault
Liliane Auphal / 52
Françoise Lugagne
Mrs. Auphal, Dominique's mother
Dossier 51 — FAQs
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▸What language is Dossier 51 in?
Dossier 51 is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dossier 51?
Dossier 51 runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Dossier 51 rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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