TMDB movie listing
The film story depicts Emile Buisson, following the death of his wife and child, escaping from a psychiatric institution in 1947 and returning to Paris. Buisson, who three years later would become France's public enemy number one, begins a murderous rampage through the French capital.
TMDB audience score
Based on 123 votes
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Availability in the UK
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UK only · Refreshed 11 Oct 2026.
MyCinema quick facts
Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United Kingdom provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.
Standard length · 1h 52m
At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.
Crime · Thriller · Drama
TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and drama.
2 to rent · 2 to buy
Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.
6.4 / 10 on TMDB
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 123 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.
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