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Serie Noire

1979·Movie·111 min·7.5(156)

In the shadowy outskirts of Paris, a desperate door-to-door salesman crosses paths with a mysterious young woman trapped in a grim world. As his obsession deepens, his grip on reality begins to slip—and the line between escape and destruction starts to blur.

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About Serie Noire

Serie Noire is a 1979 French-language drama and crime film directed by Alain Corneau. The cast is led by Patrick Dewaere, Myriam Boyer, Marie Trintignant. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel.

Serie Noire was produced by Prospectacle and Gaumont and made in France. It was released on April 25, 1979.

Director
Alain Corneau
Writers
Alain Corneau, Georges Perec
Release date
April 25, 1979
Original language
French
Status
Released
Country
France
Production
Prospectacle, Gaumont
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Serie Noire cast & crew

Serie Noire was directed by Alain Corneau and written by Alain Corneau and Georges Perec.

The cast features Patrick Dewaere as Franck Poupart, Myriam Boyer as Jeanne, Marie Trintignant as Mona, Bernard Blier as Staplin, Jeanne Herviale as La tante, and Andreas Katsulas as Andreas Tikides.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Pierre-William Glenn and it was produced by Maurice Bernart.

Is Serie Noire worth watching?

Serie Noire holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 156 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Serie Noire is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Serie Noire

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Cast of Serie Noire

Patrick Dewaere

Patrick Dewaere

Franck Poupart

Myriam Boyer

Myriam Boyer

Jeanne

Marie Trintignant

Marie Trintignant

Mona

Bernard Blier

Bernard Blier

Staplin

Jeanne Herviale

Jeanne Herviale

La tante

Andreas Katsulas

Andreas Katsulas

Andreas Tikides

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Charlie Farnel

Marcel, l'inspecteur

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Samuel Mek

Le boxeur

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Jack Jourdain

L'entraineur (as Jack Jourdan)

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Fernand Coquet

Le Hell's Angel

Serie Noire — FAQs

Where can I watch Serie Noire in United States?

Serie Noire is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Serie Noire on BFI Player Amazon Channel?

Yes — Serie Noire is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Serie Noire in?

Serie Noire is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Serie Noire?

Serie Noire runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).

What is Serie Noire rated?

It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 156 ratings.

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