description Flic Story Overview
Flic Story is a 1975 French crime thriller adapted from Roger Borniche’s autobiography. The narrative details Borniche's nine-year investigation into the criminal activities of Emile Buisson, culminating in Buisson’s execution in 1956. Alain Delon and Jean-Louis Trintignant portray key figures in this police procedural drama.
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info Flic Story Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1975 |
help Flic Story FAQ
Is the 1975 movie "Flic Story" based on a true story?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of the autobiography of real-life French detective Roger Borniche. It chronicles Borniche's exhaustive nine-year manhunt for the notorious public enemy Emile Buisson.
Who are the lead actors in the French crime thriller "Flic Story"?
The film features legendary French actors Alain Delon and Jean-Louis Trintignant in the lead roles. Delon plays the determined detective Borniche, while Trintignant portrays the ruthless killer Buisson.
What happens to the criminal Emile Buisson at the end of "Flic Story"?
The movie follows the true historical timeline, culminating in Buisson's capture by Roger Borniche. Following his arrest, the real Emile Buisson was executed by firing squad in 1956.
What does the French title "Flic Story" translate to in English?
The word "flic" is French slang for a police officer or cop, so the title translates roughly to "Cop Story." The title perfectly reflects its gritty, police-procedural narrative focused heavily on Borniche's perspective.
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