
The Adversary
Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: L'Adversaire
- Genres: Mystery, Drama, Crime
- Release Date: 2002-08-28
- Runtime: 129 minutes
- Rating: 6.618/10 (187 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, France 3 Cinéma, Pauline's Angel, Vega Film, Vértigo Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.6774
- Languages: French
Cast & Crew

Daniel Auteuil
as Jean-Marc Faure

Géraldine Pailhas
as Christine Faure

François Cluzet
as Luc

François Berléand
as Rémi

Emmanuelle Devos
as Marianne

Alice Fauvet
as Alice

Martin Jobert
as Vincent

Michel Cassagne
as Le père de Jean-Marc

Joséphine Derenne
as La mère de Jean-Marc

Anne Loiret
as Cécile
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What is The Adversary?▼
The Adversary is a Mystery, Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2002-08-28.
Who are the main actors in The Adversary?▼
The main cast includes Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet, François Berléand, Emmanuelle Devos, .
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Is The Adversary based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Adversary?▼
The Adversary has an IMDb rating of 6.618/10 based on 187 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Adversary?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Adversary?▼
The soundtrack was composed by StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, France 3 Cinéma, Pauline's Angel, Vega Film, Vértigo Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Adversary filmed?▼
The Adversary was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Adversary?▼
The total runtime of The Adversary is 129 minutes.
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