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The Inheritor

L'Héritier

1973 · 1h 52m · Released

Thriller, Drama, Action

After his father is killed in a plane crash, Bart Cordell returns back home to France to claim his inheritance: to lead the industrial empire his father built. But when a prostitute tries to set him up for a drug smuggling charge, he is forced to accept that his father may have been assassinated and that the killers are out to get him as well...

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.4 The Movie Database
6.3 IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

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Top cast and crew

Philippe Labro Director
Jean-Paul Belmondo Bart Cordell
Carla Gravina Liza Rocquencourt
Jean Rochefort Le nonce (André Berthier)
Charles Denner David Loweinstein
Jean Desailly Jean-Pierre Carnavan
Jean Martin Mgr. Schneider
Maurice Garrel Brayen
Pierre Grasset Pierre Delmas
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Where can I watch The Inheritor in the United States?

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What are the ratings for The Inheritor?

The Inheritor scores 6.4 on The Movie Database and 6.3 on IMDb.

Who stars in The Inheritor?

The Inheritor stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Carla Gravina, Jean Rochefort, Charles Denner, and Jean Desailly. Philippe Labro is the director.

How long is The Inheritor?

The Inheritor runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).

When did The Inheritor come out?

The Inheritor was released on March 22, 1973.

Which studio made The Inheritor?

The Inheritor was produced by Cinétel, Président Films, and Euro International Films in France and Italy.

What languages is The Inheritor in?

The Inheritor is in French and Italian, and its original language is French.

What language is The Inheritor in?

The Inheritor is in French, and its original title is L'Héritier.

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