Movie

The Passerby

★ 6.2(42)19821h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Jacques Rouffio
Release date: 1982-04-14
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Elephant Production

The Passerby — trailer

About The Passerby

The Passerby is a 1982 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jacques Rouffio, starring Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli and Helmut Griem. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 42 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Passerby in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Max Baumstein is a reputable businessman who founded an international organization fighting against violations of human rights. Why would he commit an act that apparently negates the principles he has striven for so long to uphold? As he is tried for first-degree murder for killing a Paraguayan ambassador in cold blood, he reveals a secret about himself that he kept hidden from his wife Lina. His act is the conclusion of a struggle that started many decades earlier in his childhood...

Cast

Romy Schneider

Elsa Wiener / Lina Baumstein

Michel Piccoli

Max Baumstein

Helmut Griem

Michel Wiener

Dominique Labourier

Charlotte Maupas

Gérard Klein

Maurice Bouillard

Mathieu Carrière

Ruppert von Leggaert / Federico Logo

Jacques Martin

Marcel

Wendelin Werner

Young Max Baumstein

Marcel Bozonnet

Mercier

Christiane Cohendy

Helene Nolin

Pierre Michaël

Me Jouffroy

Véronique Silver

President of the Court

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Passerby in Mexico?+

The Passerby is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Passerby on Netflix?+

The Passerby is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Passerby?+

The Passerby has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Passerby?+

The Passerby stars Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, Helmut Griem, Dominique Labourier and Gérard Klein.

When did The Passerby come out?+

The Passerby is a 1982 movie directed by Jacques Rouffio.

What genre is The Passerby?+

The Passerby is Drama film.

Who directed The Passerby?+

The Passerby was directed by Jacques Rouffio.