Choice of Arms (1981)

Interesting facts

Choice of Arms is a 1981 French crime drama film, directed by Alain Corneau and starring Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu. It tells the story of a retired gangster (Montand) who is forced to return to his old life when he and his wife (Deneuve) are threatened by a younger, unhinged criminal (Depardieu).

Production

The script was written by Corneau with crime fiction author Michel Grisolia, who also adapted it into a novelization.

Filming began on 5 January 1981, and wrapped in March. Principal photography took place for the most part in the Paris metropolitan area, with some scenes shot in Ireland. Filming locations included Paris, La Courneuve, Saint-Denis, Montreuil, Créteil, Suresnes and Puteaux. The scenes at Noël's property were shot in Fontenay-Saint-Père.

The film's score was composed by Philippe Sarde; it also featured American jazz contrebasse players Ron Carter and Buster Williams, accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra.

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