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The Bitch 1984

★ 4.914 votes90 min📅 1984-09-05

Christine Pascal's *The Bitch (1984)* plunges into the morally murky world of a disgraced cop who trades his badge for a private investigator's license—only to confront his past in the most unexpected way.

Director: Christine Pascal

Cast

Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert
Aline Kaminker
Richard Berry
Richard Berry
Lucien Sabatier
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Max Halimi
Jean Benguigui
Jean Benguigui
Rony
Clément Harari
Clément Harari
Clément Weber
Jean-Claude Leguay
Jean-Claude Leguay
Brunet
Jenny Clève
Jenny Clève
Madame Beffroit
Jean-Pierre Bagot
Jean-Pierre Bagot
Monsieur Beffroit
Jean-Pierre Moulin
Jean-Pierre Moulin
Cordet
Daniel Jégou
Dujarric

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bitch (1984) about?

A former cop, now a private detective, is drawn into a dangerous underworld case that forces him to confront his past. The investigation leads him to his ex-lover, the same woman who once sent him to prison, and a gangster who may hold the key to his redemption—or his downfall.

Who directed The Bitch?

Christine Pascal directed *The Bitch (1984)*, bringing a sharp, atmospheric style to this crime-thriller.

Who stars in The Bitch?

The film features powerhouse performances from Isabelle Huppert, Richard Berry, and Vittorio Mezzogiorno, alongside Jean Benguigui and Clément Harari.

Is The Bitch (1984) worth watching?

As a gritty 1980s French crime thriller, *The Bitch* delivers tense suspense and morally complex characters. While IMDb ratings aren't available, its pedigree in the genre and strong cast make it a compelling watch for fans of atmospheric crime dramas.

How long is The Bitch?

*The Bitch* runs for 90 minutes, offering a tightly paced narrative without unnecessary filler.

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About The Bitch (1984) — A Gritty Crime Thriller with Isabelle Huppert

Christine Pascal's *The Bitch (1984)* plunges into the morally murky world of a disgraced cop who trades his badge for a private investigator's license—only to confront his past in the most unexpected way. Fresh out of prison after a wrongful conviction tied to sexual assault, he finds himself entangled in a high-stakes investigation involving a ruthless gangster and his own former lover, the woman whose testimony once shattered his career. The film weaves a tense, atmospheric thriller around themes of betrayal, redemption, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance, all set against the gritty backdrop of a crime-ridden city.

Isabelle Huppert delivers a magnetic performance as the enigmatic ex-lover whose return forces the protagonist to question everything he thought he knew. With Richard Berry and Vittorio Mezzogiorno adding layers of intensity to the dangerous alliances at play, Pascal crafts a suspenseful narrative that lingers long after the credits roll. *The Bitch (1984)* is a gripping crime drama where the real predator might not be who you expect.