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I Stand Alone (1999)

“In the bowels of France.”

7.4/10 · 609 votes 1h 29m nr ThrillerDrama

#24 of 105 films from 1999 #339 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Gaspar Noé · Written by Gaspar Noé

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Overview

After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, the Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop. Learning that she lied, the Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter.

Cast

Philippe Nahonas The Butcher
Blandine Lenoiras Daughter
Frankie Painas Mistress
Martine Audrainas Belle-Mere
Zavenas Man with Morals
Jean-François Raugeras Real Estate Agent
Guillaume Niclouxas Supermarket Manager
Olivier Doranas Presenter (voice)
Aïssa Djabrias Doctor Choukroun
Serge Faurieas Director of Hospital
Frédéric Pfohlas Hospital Nurse
Stéphanie Secas Hospital Nurse
Arlette Balkisas Dying Woman
Gil Bertharion Jr.as Truck Driver

Facts

Release dateFebruary 17, 1999
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama
Original titleSeul contre tous
LanguageFR
Box office$6,955
IMDbtt0157016

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Questions

How long is I Stand Alone?
I Stand Alone runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is I Stand Alone worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 609 votes, which places it #24 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 78%) and #339 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed I Stand Alone?
I Stand Alone was directed by Gaspar Noé. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Enter the Void (2010), Irreversible (2002), Climax (2018).
Who stars in I Stand Alone?
Philippe Nahon as The Butcher; Blandine Lenoir as Daughter; Frankie Pain as Mistress; Martine Audrain as Belle-Mere; Zaven as Man with Morals; Jean-François Rauger as Real Estate Agent.
What is I Stand Alone rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for I Stand Alone?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/241451.

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