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The Sword and the Balance (1964)

Movie"A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?"
Audience Score
76
The Sword and the Balance
NR 2 hr 11 minFeb 28th, 1964Drama, Thriller, Crime
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.
StarringAnthony PerkinsJean-Claude BrialyRenato Salvatori
DirectorAndré Cayatte
WritersCharles SpaakHenri JeansonAndré Cayatte

Movie Details

Original Language:French
Production Companies:Ultra Film, Trianon Films, Sicilia Cinematografica, Gaumont International
Movie Tags:
lgbtinvestigationtrialcrime investigation