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The Crimson Rivers (2000)

“Evil rises to new heights.”

6.9/10 · 1,800 votes 1h 46m r ThrillerCrimeMystery

#46 of 125 films from 2000 #715 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz · Written by Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Christophe Grangé

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Overview

Two French policemen, one investigating a grisly murder at a remote mountain college, the other working on the desecration of a young girl's grave by skinheads, are brought together by the clues from their respective cases. Soon after they start working together, more murders are committed, and the pair begin to discover just what dark secrets are behind the killings.

Cast

Jean Renoas Pierre Niemans
Vincent Casselas Max Kerkerian
Nadia Farèsas Fanny Ferreira
Dominique Sandaas Sister Andrée
Karim Belkhadraas Captain Dahmane
Jean-Pierre Casselas Dr. Bernard Chernezé
Didier Flamandas The Dean
Philippe Nahonas Homme à la station service
François Levantalas Pathologist
Laurent Lafitteas Hubert
Francine Bergéas Directrice d'école
Robert Gendreuas Gardien du cimetière
Christophe Bernardas Skinhead
Nicky Naudéas Skinhead

Facts

Release dateSeptember 27, 2000
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
Original titleLes Rivières pourpres
LanguageFR
Budget$2,365,000
IMDbtt0228786

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Questions

How long is The Crimson Rivers?
The Crimson Rivers runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is The Crimson Rivers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,800 votes, which places it #46 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 64%) and #715 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Crimson Rivers?
The Crimson Rivers was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Other well-rated titles by the same director: La Haine (1995), Gothika (2003), Babylon A.D. (2008).
Who stars in The Crimson Rivers?
Jean Reno as Pierre Niemans; Vincent Cassel as Max Kerkerian; Nadia Farès as Fanny Ferreira; Dominique Sanda as Sister Andrée; Karim Belkhadra as Captain Dahmane; Jean-Pierre Cassel as Dr. Bernard Chernezé.
What is The Crimson Rivers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Crimson Rivers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11445.

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