The Sword and the Balance (1963)

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

Drama Thriller Crime

Overview

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.

Duration

138 min

Rating

⭐ 7.7 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 01, 1963

Languages

French

Production

Ultra Film, Trianon Films, Sicilia Cinematografica, Gaumont International