1981 Choice of Arms A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break. Credits Director Alain Corneau Producer Alain Sarde Writers Alain Corneau , Michel Grisolia Cinematographer Pierre-William Glenn Composer Philippe Sarde Cast Yves Montand , Gérard Depardieu , Catherine Deneuve , Michel Galabru , Gérard Lanvin , Jean-Claude Dauphin , Jean Rougerie , Christian Marquand , Etienne Chicot , Richard Anconina Studios Sara Films , Parafrance Genres Drama Crime Thriller External IMDb Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax