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The Passerby

The Passerby

The Passerby
1982 1h 50m6.1

The Passerby

Drama
6.1

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Max Baumstein is a reputable businessman who founded an international organization fighting against violations of human rights. Why would he commit an act that apparently negates the principles he has striven for so long to uphold? As he is tried for first-degree murder for killing a Paraguayan ambassador in cold blood, he reveals a secret about himself that he kept hidden from his wife Lina. His act is the conclusion of a struggle that started many decades earlier in his childhood...

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DirectorJacques Rouffio
ScreenplayJacques Rouffio, Jacques Kirsner
StatusReleased
ReleasedApril 14, 1982
CountryFrance
Languagefr
Runtime1h 50m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes41
GenresDrama
StudioElephant Production
OriginalLa Passante du Sans-Souci

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Cast

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

Elsa Wiener / Lina Baumstein

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Max Baumstein

Helmut Griem

Helmut Griem

Michel Wiener

Dominique Labourier

Dominique Labourier

Charlotte Maupas

Gérard Klein

Gérard Klein

Maurice Bouillard

Mathieu Carrière

Mathieu Carrière

Ruppert von Leggaert / Federico Logo

Jacques Martin

Jacques Martin

Marcel

Wendelin Werner

Wendelin Werner

Young Max Baumstein

Marcel Bozonnet

Marcel Bozonnet

Mercier

Christiane Cohendy

Christiane Cohendy

Helene Nolin

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Pierre Michaël

Me Jouffroy

Véronique Silver

Véronique Silver

President of the Court

Maria Schell

Maria Schell

Anna Helwig

Raymond Aquilon

Raymond Aquilon

Béatrice Avoine

Béatrice Avoine

Martine de Breteuil

Martine de Breteuil

Philharmonic Teacher

Arnaud Carbonnier

Arnaud Carbonnier

Patricia Cartier

Patricia Cartier

André Chaumeau

André Chaumeau

Alain MacMoy

Alain MacMoy

Stephan Meldegg

Stephan Meldegg

Jacques Nolot

Jacques Nolot

Pierre Pernet

Pierre Pernet

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Antisemite

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Passerby

Where can I watch The Passerby?

The Passerby (1982) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Passerby about?

Max Baumstein is a reputable businessman who founded an international organization fighting against violations of human rights. Why would he commit an act that apparently negates the principles he has striven for so long to uphold? As he is tried for first-degree murder for...

Who directed The Passerby?

The Passerby (1982) was directed by Jacques Rouffio. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 50m, rated 6.1/10.

How long is The Passerby?

The Passerby runs 1h 50m (110 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.1/10 from 41 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is The Passerby worth watching?

The Passerby is rated 6.1/10 by 41 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.