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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorMarin Karmitz
WritersMarin Karmitz
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBlow for Blow
About Blow for Blow
The film describes a strike in a French textile factory, when the striking workers occupy the factory.
Directed by Marin Karmitz, Blow for Blow leans on a strong ensemble — Simone Aubin, Jacqueline Auzellaud, Élodie Avenel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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