Name: The Adversary
Director: Nicole Garcia
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Released: 2002
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet, François Berléand, Emmanuelle Devos

What The Adversary Is About

Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.

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What is The Adversary about?

Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps.

Where can I watch The Adversary?

The Adversary is available to watch on digital platforms such as France Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Adversary?

The Adversary runs for 129 minutes (2h 9m).

When did The Adversary come out?

The Adversary was released in 2002.

Who directed The Adversary?

The Adversary was directed by Nicole Garcia.

Who stars in The Adversary?

The Adversary stars Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet, François Berléand.

What is The Adversary's rating?

The Adversary holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.