The Crimson Rivers

2001

The Crimson Rivers

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Veteran cop Pierre Niemans is sent to Guernon to investigate a bizarre murder near a legendary private school isolated in the Alps. And it's no ordinary murder; the killer has been very methodical, leaving twisted inexplicable clues to his motive. Complicating matters are the university administrators who are uncooperative and somewhat defiant to Niemans' questioning. Meanwhile Max Kerkerian, an impetuous young cop and former car thief, arrives at a desecrated graveyard 180 miles away. Someone has disturbed the grave of a child who died twenty years before. These two seemingly random events are about to collide as the separate investigations lead the detectives right to one another. The more experienced Niemans begrudgingly joins forces with the brash Max to track down the killer. Despite his ribbing and constant sarcastic banter, Max respects the older cop. The two crimes are assuredly linked--but how? What could the prestigious school possibly have to hide?

Cast

Jean Reno
as Pierre Niemans
Vincent Cassel
as Max Kerkerian
Nadia Farès
as Fanny Ferreira/Judith Herault
Dominique Sanda
as Sister Andree
Karim Belkhadra
as Captain Dahmane
Didier Flamand
as Dean
François Levantal
as Pathologist
Francine Bergé
as Headmistress
Philippe Nahon
as Man at Petrol Station
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Dr. Bernard Cherneze
Laurent Lafitte
as Dean's Son
Robert Gendreu
as Cemetery Warden
Christophe Bernard
as Skinhead
Nicky Naude
as Skinhead
Tonio Descanvelle
as Sarzac Policeman
Olivier Rousset
as Sarzac Policeman
Francoise Loreau
as Nun in Convent
Vincent Tulli
as Computer Technician
Nicolas Koretzky
as Computer Cop
Sami Zitouni
as Youth on Sarzac Estate
Slim Zitouni
as Youth on Sarzac Estate
Christophe Rossignon
as Policeman in Station Wagon on Bridge
Dominique Bettenfeld
as Policeman with Theory
Alexis Robin
as Blind Child
Alain Guerillot
as Skinhead Cafe Owner
Laurent Avare
as Remy Caillois
Olivier Morel
as Philippe Sertys
Vincent Schimenti
as Policeman
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Audience Reviews for The Crimson Rivers

  • Feb 21, 2015
    Whilst being a gruesome psychological horror detective story it is actually rather enjoyable thanks to a script that's more suitable as light entertainment. Lots of silliness in a fun way and a plot that isn't too taxing to figure out with a back story about eugenics that will make it quite memorable, if nothing special or outstanding in anyway.
    Ross C Super Reviewer
  • Dec 27, 2012
    Not incredible, but works good enough for time pass.
    familiar s Super Reviewer
  • Jun 30, 2012
    great cast and atmosphere create a thriller unliike many before it. the overall mystery is a bit of a let down but up and till the then this film has you glued to the screen.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Mar 20, 2012
    3 and 3/4's. Pretty good. I'm not really on board with alot of French films, but this was rather enjoyabe. EXCEPT...they threw in some strange fight scene, with an even stranger video game sound effect voice over. MINUS half a point for that lame move....otherwise, pretty decent movie.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
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