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The Sword and the Balance (1963)
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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.
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Strong recommendationHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
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ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • France • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Sword and the Balance is a 1963 film in the Drama / Thriller category from France, Italy. Directed by André Cayatte. Starring Anthony Perkins and Jean-Claude Brialy. Runtime: about 138 minutes. Original language: French. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.7/10.
Genre: Drama / Thriller, Released in 1963, Original language: French, Production: France, Italy, Runtime: about 138 minutes, Starring Anthony Perkins and Jean-Claude Brialy.
Runtime
138 min
Original language
French
Country of origin
France, Italy
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Anthony Perkins
Johnny Parsons
Jean-Claude Brialy
Jean-Philippe
Renato Salvatori
François
Pascale Audret
Agnès
Jacques Monod
Commissioner
Marie Déa
Madame Winter
Horst Janson
Mac
Fernand Ledoux
Prosecutor
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Maurice Chevit
Inspector
Anne Tonietti
Christine Prévost
Élina Labourdette
Simone Darbon
Henri Vilbert
Juror
Lou Bennett
Lou Bennett and Kenny Clark Jazz Combo
Paul Amiot
Man
Director: André Cayatte
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1What is movie The Sword and the Balance (1963)?
It is a movie released in 1963 within the Drama, Thriller, Crime category.
2What is the story of The Sword and the Balance?
The Sword and the Balance (1963) is a movie in the Drama, Thriller, Crime category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Sword and the Balance online?
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4What is the rating of The Sword and the Balance?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 13 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Sword and the Balance?
Its runtime is about 138 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Sword and the Balance best suited for?
A suspense-driven story that keeps opening new layers and works best for viewers who notice the smaller details.
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