Movie

The Sword and the Balance

“A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?”

★ 7.7(13)19632h 18m

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Good to know

Director: André Cayatte
Release date: 1963-02-01
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Ultra Film

The Sword and the Balance — trailer

About The Sword and the Balance

The Sword and the Balance is a 1963 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by André Cayatte, starring Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy and Renato Salvatori. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sword and the Balance in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.

Cast

Anthony Perkins

Johnny Parsons

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Philippe

Renato Salvatori

François

Pascale Audret

Agnès

Jacques Monod

Commissioner

Marie Déa

Madame Winter

Horst Janson

Mac

Fernand Ledoux

Prosecutor

Maurice Chevit

Inspector

Anne Tonietti

Christine Prévost

Élina Labourdette

Simone Darbon

Henri Vilbert

Juror

Themes & keywords

francepolicecourt casecourtjudgeransomkidnappinginvestigationgigololighthouseriottrialfrench rivieracriminal investigationlgbt

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sword and the Balance in Italy?+

The Sword and the Balance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Sword and the Balance on Netflix?+

The Sword and the Balance is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Sword and the Balance?+

The Sword and the Balance has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in The Sword and the Balance?+

The Sword and the Balance stars Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori, Pascale Audret and Jacques Monod.

When did The Sword and the Balance come out?+

The Sword and the Balance is a 1963 movie directed by André Cayatte.

What genre is The Sword and the Balance?+

The Sword and the Balance is Drama, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Sword and the Balance?+

The Sword and the Balance was directed by André Cayatte.