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• 2008
• France
• 107 min
• 15

• Directed by: Jacques Maillot
• Cast: Francois Cluzet, Guillaume Canet, Marie Denarnaud

Based on the autobiographical book by Michel and Bruno Papet 'Deux Frères - Flic & Truand', 'Rivals' is the story of two brothers in late 1970s Lyon, one a cop, the other a criminal. When Gabriel (Cluzet) is released from jail after a ten year stretch, the former pimp is still adored by his ailing father, much to the irritation of his younger police inspector sibling Francois (Canet). More of a character study than a dynamic thriller, with fine performances from the two leads.

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