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19781h 35m5.6(11)

State Reasons

La Raison d'État

ThrillerDrama
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1978-04-26
1h 35m
FR
Released
Mida Produzioni Cinematographiche

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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.

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About State Reasons

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. Running 95 minutes.

State Reasons Cast and Characters

The cast features Jean Yanne (as Jean-Philippe Leroi), Monica Vitti (as Angela Ravelli), Michel Bouquet (as Francis Jobin), François Périer (as Prof. Marrot), and Jean-Claude Bouillon (as Bernard Moulin). Their performances are a major reason State Reasons has built such a passionate audience.

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State Reasons flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is State Reasons?

State Reasons runs for 95 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is State Reasons good? What's the rating?

State Reasons holds a 5.6/10 rating based on 11 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of State Reasons?

The main cast includes Jean Yanne, Monica Vitti, Michel Bouquet, and François Périer, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is State Reasons available in French?

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When was State Reasons released?

State Reasons was released in 1978.

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Where can I watch State Reasons for free?

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What is State Reasons about?

State Reasons is a Thriller/Drama film. 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.

When was State Reasons released?

State Reasons was released on April 26, 1978. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. The film was produced by Mida Produzioni Cinematographiche.

Who stars in State Reasons?

State Reasons stars Jean Yanne, Monica Vitti, Michel Bouquet and François Périer. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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