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Release Year1966
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery
Votes1
DirectorFrançois Gir
WritersFrancis Didelot
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa 99ème Minute
About La 99ème Minute
Death live! In the middle of filming a detective drama, the main actor Gérard Gérard dies from a gunshot. This returning star was hated by her partners... So, suicide, accident or crime? The investigation takes place before our eyes until the 99th minute. Let the masks fall!
Directed by François Gir, La 99ème Minute leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Ozenne, Jacques Berthier, Michel Modo — 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 1966.
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