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Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as François Leclercq
Bernard Blier
as Jean-Baptiste Liégeard
Marie-France Pisier
as Gilberte Liégeard
René Lefèvre
as Pierre Leclercq
François Perrot
as Raphaël Di Massa
Daniel Ivernel
as Victor Verbruck (le maire)
Claude Brosset
as Oscar (le videur-gigolo)
Yvonne Gaudeau
as Madame Beaumont-Liégard
Michel Beaune
as l'ami d'enfance
Nicole Garcia
as Hélène Mauve
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery
Votes140
DirectorHenri Verneuil
WritersMichel Audiard, Henri Verneuil
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Body of My Enemy
About The Body of My Enemy
A man accused of murder discovers a trail of corruption leading to the powerful family of his former love. Going underground, he seeks allies in a town where trust is scarce.
Directed by Henri Verneuil, The Body of My Enemy leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bernard Blier, Marie-France Pisier — 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 crime titles of 1976.
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