I... comme Icare (1979)
Genre: Thriller / Mystery
Duration: 120 minuten
Alternative titles: I... for Icarus / I... van Icarus / I as in Icarus
Country:
France
Directed by: Henri Verneuil
Stars: Yves Montand, Michel Albertini and Roland Amstutz
IMDb score:
7,8 (5.124)
Releasedate: 19 December 1979
I... comme Icare plot
After the newly elected president of a fictitious state is assassinated, one of the members of the commission of inquiry refuses to sign the final report. He demands that the investigation be re-run. During the investigation, he has serious doubts about the 'lone gunman' theory that the committee wanted to push through.
Actors and actresses
Henri Volney
Frédéric Heiniger
David Naggara
Despaul
Charly Feruda
Richard Mallory
Vernon Calbert
Luigi Lacosta
Sam Kido
Garcia Santos
Reviews & comments
Movsin
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- 8331 messages
- 8448 votes
Without a doubt one of Verneuil's very best films, especially in this genre.
A film that, like so many others, involves an investigation into a murder or attack, but which absolutely excels in this because of the precise explanation of the many aspects that can be associated with it. There is not only the rather technical approach (the bullet casings, the photos, the interrogations...) but also the psychological approach of the phenomenon of the "perpetrator" that is very neatly, interestingly and captivatingly worked out and although there are quite a few characters, the plot remains clear and obvious.
Yves Montand, a late French top actor (since 1991) who was often found in films featuring corruption, politics, state and other power interests and repression, is excellent in his role, but that was assured in advance.
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Lakte
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- 831 messages
- 3549 votes
Very good film by Henri Verneuil! And as Quentin already told me, perhaps the very best film by Verneuil! Although I also thought Le Clan Des Siciliens was very good! But that one is more for entertainment and leaves no further message, this film really leaves a political message and is clearly inspired by the assassination of Kennedy. Peur Sur La Ville is far below the level of this film and Le Clan Des Siciliens.
The film is also very beautifully shot, beautiful colors and very nicely restored.
It was also my first encounter with the actor Yves Montand who I really liked! Good charisma, I hope to see more films from him in the future.
4.5*
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Brix
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- 19751 messages
- 5185 votes
Strong political thriller.
The film also looks beautiful.
The leading role is tailor-made for Montand.
Without a doubt a top film in the oeuvre of director Verneuil.
Thanks to the kind fellow MM user who made it possible for me to finally see this movie. 
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