I... for Icarus
Seen it?1979 | 129 min | Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Foreign Correspondent, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the committee's final findings.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henri Verneuil
- Yves MontandHenri Volney
- Michel EtcheverryFrédéric Heiniger
- Roger PlanchonDavid Naggara
- Jacques DenisDespaul
- Pierre VernierCharly Feruda
- Jacques SereysRichard Mallory
- Jean-François GarreaudVernon Calbert
- Michel AlbertiniLuigi Lacosta
- Georges BellerSam Kido
- Roland BlancheGarcia Santos