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Synopsis: In a mid-sized metropolis (population 500,000) in a right-wing military led country, a pacifist organization, which supports the opposition party in the government, is planning on holding an anti-military, nuclear disarmament rally. The organization's charismatic leader - the deputy - is scheduled to arrive in the town from the capital the day of the rally. Beyond the problems arranging the rally due to the probable incitement of violence at such a rally, the organization learns of an unconfirmed report that there will be an attempt on the deputy's life. The rally does happen, after which a three-wheeled kamikaze runs over the deputy, who eventually passes away from his injuries. The official report is that the incident was a drunken accident. In reality, the deputy's death was murder orchestrated by the secret police, the general for who likens the pacifist organization to mildew killing off agricultural crops. A magistrate is assigned to the case. Although he does have political view
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Director(s): Costa-Gavras
Production: Rialto Pictures
  Won 2 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations.
 
IMDB:
8.2
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%
M/PG
Year:
1969
127 min
Website
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We've no basis for any action!

Yes, I'm interested

in the Paris Commune!

- I'm late!

- You'll come to the theatre tonight?

As for a hall, I can do nothing.

The colonel!

Property rights

can't be infringed upon,

even though

some may want to change that!

- Yes, Papa?

- Niki, see to our guest.

In 2 seconds!

He's a fine magistrate!

He's out? Give me his duty officer.

You know about tonight?

Not the Bolsho!

Yes! The Doctor's life

has been threatened.

- No, but he's due to arrive...

- Shortly.

He'll arrive shortly.

No... on the phone.

Like you say...

Tell the Col. I phoned.

"All quite vague"...

"No basis for any action".

The Doctor'll be mad when he hears

we asked those puppets for help.

- Puppets?

- Of the USA!

What can they have to do with it!

Always blame the USA!

Even if you're wrong!

Cut it out! You're not always funny!

There they are!

The police?

They've tailed me for 3 days.

Everything's set?

No. We lost our hall

and no one knows it!

They want to sabotage the meeting.

Who can fix it?

Only the Head of Security.

We'll see him after lunch.

Let's go now!

Then, to the hotel.

Your life's been threatened.

A guy overheard some talk about it.

- We'll ask the cops...

- For nothing!

Just for a hall, that's all!

This hall does not meet

safety regulations.

It was in use 2 weeks ago!

Here's the report.

- It has no emergency exit!

- It never did!

With a normal show

there's no danger.

Your rally might excite people.

It's in no way dangerous!

I've no reason

to hinder your meeting.

My decision is based

on reports.

I'm neutral in this affair.

Then why're we being tailed?

For your safety! The Minister

of lnterior ordered us

to protect your committee members

from any possible extremists.

Whom you are using!

Other halls meet

the safety requirements,

like the Employees' Union Hall

opposite your hotel.

You simply cross the square!

I'm neutral in this affair!

Alright, Col.

There, on the 1st floor! Not room

for over 200 people!

We'll look stupid! In a city

of 500,000, only 200 would hear you.

The rest'll be outside.

Ask the Col. to let us hang

loudspeakers from the trees.

Permit or not, people'll be here!

We'll go now...

...and try to alert people.

Print posters

with the rally's change of address!

Manuel, come discuss my speech!

George, you too!

I'll hold on.

Hello, darling! How are you?

Fine... yes.

Problems with the hall as usual!

Why should there be any fights?

Why any fights?

Yes, tomorrow.

George sends a kiss.

Till tomorrow, darling!

The kids?

Fine, but I don't see them enough.

Helen?

We're not always eye to eye

but it's not serious.

They say a hungry bear

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Vasilis Vasilikos

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