The Sword and the Balance
movie

A queer, a gigolo, and a brute—who could’ve done it?
Released February 01, 1963
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.
Runtime
2h 18m
Origin Country
France
Original Language
French
Original Title
Le glaive et la balance
Status
Released
Production Countries
- France
- Italy
Spoken Languages
- Français (French)
Production Companies
- no logo available
Ultra Film
France
- no logo available
Trianon Films
France
- no logo available
Sicilia Cinematografica
France
- no logo available
Gaumont International
France
Keywords
- france
- police
- court case
- court
- judge
- ransom
- kidnapping
- investigation
- gigolo
- lighthouse
- riot
- trial
- french riviera
- criminal investigation
- lgbt
- murder investigation
- child kidnapping
- jury trial
- crime investigation
- murder suspect
- innocent suspect
- criminal justice system
- meurtre
- multiple suspects
- a guilty man
- french justice system









