Movie

The Specialists

★ 6.6(105)19851h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Patrice Leconte
Release date: 1985-03-13
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films Christian Fechner

The Specialists — trailer

About The Specialists

The Specialists is a 1985 movie in the Adventure and Crime genres, directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Bernard Giraudeau, Gérard Lanvin and Christiane Jean. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 105 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Specialists in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

While being transferred to another prison, two convicts - Stéphane Carella and Paul Brandon - effect a miraculous escape. They are pursued across the Verdon Gorge before arriving at an isolated farmhouse whose owner, Laura, offers them sanctuary. Since the death of her husband, Laura has longed to get her own back on the police and she agrees to help Carella and Brandon in their scheme to rob a casino in Nice. After a shoot out with the casino’s owners, Carella realises that not everything is what it seems. Brandon is not what he appears...

Cast

Bernard Giraudeau

Paul Brandon

Gérard Lanvin

Stéphane Carella

Christiane Jean

Laura

Maurice Barrier

Kovacs

Bertie Cortez

Mazetti

Daniel Jégou

Casino director

Jacques Nolot

Le gendarme chez Laura

Patrick Massieu

Jesse Joe Walsh

Philippe Lehembre

Salvatore Ingoglia

Bernard Hervé

Themes & keywords

escapesouthern francejail guardalps mountains

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Specialists in Mexico?+

The Specialists 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 Specialists on Netflix?+

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How long is The Specialists?+

The Specialists has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Specialists?+

The Specialists stars Bernard Giraudeau, Gérard Lanvin, Christiane Jean, Maurice Barrier and Bertie Cortez.

When did The Specialists come out?+

The Specialists is a 1985 movie directed by Patrice Leconte.

What genre is The Specialists?+

The Specialists is Adventure and Crime film.

Who directed The Specialists?+

The Specialists was directed by Patrice Leconte.