A Brutal Game
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A Brutal Game

(1983)Directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau90 minDrama

The rules Tessier sets for his daughter are too strict to be explained by love or worry. Isabelle (Emmanuelle Debever) is disabled, and Tessier (Bruno Cremer) holds her to guidelines she cannot possibly meet. Jean-Claude Brisseau keeps the camera close on the father, a man whose private, tortured life is what the rules actually describe.

Bruno Cremeras Tessier
Emmanuelle Debeveras Isabelle
Albert Pigotas Pascal
Humbert Balsanas Le Journaliste
Jean Douchetas Le Professeur Marchal
Liliane Gaudetas La Dame de Compagnie
Jean-Claude de Gorosas Le Policier
Catherine Griffonias L'Amie de Pascal
Marie-France Mignalas La Mère d'Éliane
Véronique Grardas Dominique
Charles-Hubert Ordinisas Bruno
Aurélie Sterlingas Éliane
Sylvestre Lopezas L'Ami d'Éliane
Francisco Acbitunoas La Bande (as Francisco Aceituno)
Michael Assousas La Bande
Yann Blereas La Bande
Edouardo Daluzas (as Eduardo Dalluz)
Jacques Krispilas La Bande
Eric Merlinas La Bande
Maria Rodriguezas La Bande
Lucienne Le Marchandas La Mère de Christian
Jean-Claude Brisseauas L'Homme sur le Quai de Gare (uncredited)