The Shock (1982)

5.3/10 100 min Crime Action Romance

Overview

Martin Terrier wants to quit his job as a hired hitman, but his organized crime employers are unwilling to see him turned out to pasture, Terrier knows too much, and he is still useful to the organization. He escapes to the countryside where he meets Claire, and the two soon fall in love. Back in Paris to confront his employers, Terrier learns that they've stolen all his money from the bank. They give him an ultimatum—do one last job for them and he gets his money and his freedom...

Cast

Alain Delon

Martin Terrier / Christian

Catherine Deneuve

Claire

Philippe Léotard

Félix

Etienne Chicot

Michel

Jean-Louis Richard

Maubert, Inspector of the DST

Catherine Leprince

Mathilde

François Perrot

Cox

Féodor Atkine

Borévitch / Boro

Franck-Olivier Bonnet

Silvio

Peter Bonke

A terrorist

Dany Kogan

Rosana

Philippe Lelièvre

Maurice Vallier

Isabelle Mergault

Bank Employee

André Bollet

Jacques Pisias

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