The Sword and the Balance

The Sword and the Balance

A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?

Le Glaive et la Balance

7.6 /10 12 votes
February 1, 1963 2h 18m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director André Cayatte
Writers Henri Jeanson, André Cayatte
Studio Ultra Film
Rating 7.6/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Johnny Parsons

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Philippe

Renato Salvatori

Renato Salvatori

François

Pascale Audret

Pascale Audret

Agnès

Jacques Monod

Jacques Monod

Commissioner

Marie Déa

Marie Déa

Madame Winter

Horst Janson

Horst Janson

Mac

Fernand Ledoux

Fernand Ledoux

Prosecutor

Maurice Chevit

Maurice Chevit

Inspector

Anne Tonietti

Anne Tonietti

Christine Prévost

Élina Labourdette

Élina Labourdette

Simone Darbon

Henri Vilbert

Henri Vilbert

Juror

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sword and the Balance was released on February 1, 1963.

The runtime of The Sword and the Balance is 2h 18m.

The Sword and the Balance is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie.

The Sword and the Balance has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Sword and the Balance is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Sword and the Balance was directed by André Cayatte.

The main cast of The Sword and the Balance includes Anthony Perkins, Jean-Claude Brialy, Renato Salvatori.

The Sword and the Balance is originally in French.