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The Sword and the Balance (1963)

Three young men are suspected of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Most likely, two of them are really involved, but one is not. All of their pasts are questionable, riddled with violence and controversy. Neither the police nor the court can decide how to solve that puzzle.

  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Crime

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsJohnny Parsons
  • Photo of Jean-Claude BrialyJean-Claude BrialyJean-Philippe
  • Photo of Renato SalvatoriRenato SalvatoriFrançois
  • Photo of Pascale AudretPascale AudretAgnès
  • Photo of Jacques MonodJacques MonodCommissioner
  • Photo of Marie DéaMarie DéaMadame Winter
  • Photo of Horst JansonHorst JansonMac
  • Photo of Fernand LedouxFernand LedouxProsecutor
  • Photo of Maurice ChevitMaurice ChevitInspector
  • Photo of Anne ToniettiAnne ToniettiChristine Prévost

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