The Joker

– Several known criminals already have been murdered by a professional killer, leaving no trace but th..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
Original Name:
Der Joker
The Joker
The Joker (1987) - Also known as Der Joker

Several known criminals already have been murdered by a professional killer, leaving no trace but the "ace" game card. The police suspects a new mob is trying to take over the district. The investigating police officer Jan is victimized by a bomb himself, when he's at his girlfriend Daniela's father's Italian restaurant. Although paralyzed and suspended from work, the tuff cop continues to investigate and takes revenge on the gangsters who did this to him.

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Release Date:

20 Jan 1961

Language:

French

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Plot:

Edouard Berlon (Jean-Pierre Cassel) is a happy-go-lucky rogue who takes nothing seriously and flits irresponisbly from one affair to another. When he meets Helene Larouch (Anouk Aimee), he woos her although she is married to Andre (Francois Maistre), until finally the combination of his youth, exuberance, absurd family (including a few infants of undetermined origin and a number of stray dogs)and eccentric way of life compared to the aridity of her marriage, overcome her resistance. They are both soon disenchanted.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10

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