State Reasons - 1978

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.

95min
1978
U
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.4/10

Cast

Jean Yanne profile pictureJean YanneJean-Philippe Leroi
Monica Vitti profile pictureMonica VittiAngela Ravelli
Michel Bouquet profile pictureMichel BouquetFrancis Jobin
François Périer profile pictureFrançois PérierProf. Marrot
Jean-Claude Bouillon profile pictureJean-Claude BouillonBernard Moulin
Maristella Greco profile pictureMaristella GrecoMeslan's secretary

About State Reasons

State Reasons Overview

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.

Age Rating: U
Runtime: 95min

Extra details

Original Title: La Raison d'État
Original Language: French
Directed By: André Cayatte
Production Companies
Mida Produzioni CinematographicheParis-Cannes ProductionsAlpes Cinéma