State Reasons (La raison d'état) 45 years old

State Reasons

Professor Marrot obtains the secret documents containing evidence of the illegal weapon transactions between the French government, in the face of its high official Leroi, and two African countries. Before making the public statement, Marrot finds himself under surveillance. In the critical circumstances his Italian friend and partner Angela takes action and the game continues.

Credits

State Reasons Cast

Name Character
Michel Bouquet He was 52, now 98 years old as Francis Jobin
Jean Yanne He was 44, 69 years old when he died as Jean-Philippe Leroi
Monica Vitti She was 46, now 92 years old as Angela Ravelli
François Périer He was 58, 82 years old when he died as Prof. Marrot
Jean-Claude Bouillon He was 36, 75 years old when he died as Bernard Moulin

State Reasons Crew

Name Department
Vladimir Cosma as Music. He was 38 (now 84) years old Sound
Rémy Julienne as Stunts. He was 48 (now 94) years old Crew
André Cayatte as Director. He was 69 (80) years old when He died Directing
André Cayatte as Writer. He was 69 (80) years old when He died Writing
Sergio Gobbi as Producer. He was 39 (now 85) years old Production
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State Reasons (45 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 26, 1978
  • Runtime: 95 minutes