La Machine (1977)

5.3/10 100 min Crime Drama

Overview

Pierre Lentier murders an 8-year-old in horrendous circumstances. This 30-something solitary factory worker who lives on the edge of society is sentenced to death. A damning indictment of the death penalty and the manipulative behaviour of the media.

Cast

Jean-Christophe Bouvet

Pierre Lentier

Sonia Saviange

Jeanne Dumont, la mère de Pierre

Monique Mélinand

Le juge d'instruction

Frédéric Norbert

Fred

Michel Delahaye

Platon

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Mimine

Gérard Blain

Le journaliste

Louis Lyonnet

Un psychiatre

Hélène Surgère

Une psychiatre

Paul Vecchiali

Maître Altiani

Max Amyl

Un officiel

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