La Balance
A Paris police detective plays rough with a prostitute and her pimp/lover, whom he wants as an informant.
Where to watch La Balance in United States
Can I watch La Balance in United States? Yes — you can stream La Balance in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is La Balance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About La Balance
La Balance is a 1982 French-language thriller, crime and drama film directed by Bob Swaim. The cast is led by Nathalie Baye, Philippe Léotard, Richard Berry. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
La Balance was produced by Les Films Ariane, Films A2, and Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) and made in France. It was released on November 10, 1982, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Bob Swaim
- Writers
- Bob Swaim
- Release date
- November 10, 1982
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films Ariane, Films A2, Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA)
La Balance cast & crew
La Balance was directed by Bob Swaim and written by Bob Swaim.
The cast features Nathalie Baye as Nicole Danet, Philippe Léotard as Dédé Laffont, Richard Berry as Mathias Palouzi, Maurice Ronet as Roger Massina, Bernard Freyd as Le Capitaine, and Christophe Malavoy as Tintin.
Is La Balance worth watching?
La Balance holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and drama, La Balance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch La Balance
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Cast of La Balance
Nathalie Baye
Nicole Danet
Philippe Léotard
Dédé Laffont
Richard Berry
Mathias Palouzi
Maurice Ronet
Roger Massina
Bernard Freyd
Le Capitaine
Christophe Malavoy
Tintin
Jean-Paul Comart
Le Belge
Albert Dray
Carlini
Gérard Baume
Pierre-Marie Escourrou
Sidney Boccara
Jean-Daniel Laval
La Balance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch La Balance in United States?
La Balance is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is La Balance on Criterion Channel?
Yes — La Balance is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is La Balance in?
La Balance is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is La Balance?
La Balance runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is La Balance rated?
La Balance is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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