The Adversary (2002)
Movie 2h 9m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2002, The Adversary sits in the crime, drama and mystery corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Nicole Garcia. The cast includes Daniel Auteuil, François Berléand and François Cluzet. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
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Cast & crew
- Nicole GarciaDirector
- Daniel Auteuilas Jean-Marc Faure
- François Berléandas Rémi
- François Cluzetas Luc
- Anne Loiretas Cécile
- Géraldine Pailhasas Christine Faure
- Emmanuelle Devosas Marianne
- Olivier Cruveilleras Jean-Jacques
- Alice Fauvetas Alice
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Questions about The Adversary
- What genre is The Adversary?
- The Adversary is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery.
- Who stars in The Adversary?
- Daniel Auteuil, François Berléand, François Cluzet, Anne Loiret, Géraldine Pailhas appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Adversary?
- Nicole Garcia directed The Adversary.
- How long is The Adversary?
- The Adversary runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- Is The Adversary worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Adversary?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
