Name: I... for Icarus
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1979-12-19
Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cast: Yves Montand, Michel Etcheverry, Roger Planchon, Jacques Denis, Pierre Vernier

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Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the committee's final findings.

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French Political Thriller
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Directed by: Henri Verneuil
Written by: Henri Verneuil, Didier Decoin
Produced by: Henri Verneuil
Music by: Ennio Morricone

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December 19, 1979 · 2 h 9 min · Violence

Released: December 19, 1979
Runtime: 2 h 9 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Original language: French
Made in: France
Available in: 7 countries

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Where can I stream I... for Icarus?

Kanopy

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In the United States, I... for Icarus is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is I... for Icarus worth watching?

81

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8).

Will I feel good after watching I... for Icarus?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is I... for Icarus in English?

French

No, it was made in French.