The Sword and the Balance

The Sword and the Balance

★ 7.7IMDb Score
Released:1963-02-01
Duration:138 min
Country:France,Italy
Director:André Cayatte
Actors:Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori, Pascale Audret, Jacques Monod
Production:Ultra Film, Trianon Films, Sicilia Cinematografica, Gaumont International

Overview:

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.

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