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Secret Defense

6.319982h 54mMovieDramaCrimeMystery

After biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.

DirectorJacques Rivette
WritersPascal Bonitzer·Emmanuelle Cuau
ProducersMartine Marignac·Maurice Tinchant

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

Secret Defense isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in France, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jacques Rivette

SBSandrine Bonnaire
Sandrine Bonnaire
Sylvie
LMLaure Marsac
Laure Marsac
Véronique / Ludivine
FFFrançoise Fabian
Françoise Fabian
Geneviève
CV
Christine Vouilloz
Myriam
MS
Mark Saporta
Jules
SL
Sara Louis
Carole
HKHermine Karagheuz
Hermine Karagheuz
L'infirmière
BG
Bernadette Giraud
Marthe
MH
Micheline Herzog
Sabine
PB
Patrick Le Bouar
Robert
MG
Mick Gondouin
Extra (uncredited)
GCGrégoire Colin
Grégoire Colin
Paul

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