Mille Milliards De Dollars (1982)

A young French journalist (Patrick Dewaere) discovers how an American company will stop at nothing to take over French industries including murder. Directed by Henri Verneuil (THE SICILIAN CLAN), this is an intricate political thriller that defies being far fetched and steamrolls its way to its intense conclusion. I'm not that familiar with financial business dealings and corporate takeovers so I'll just take it that the movie knows what it's talking about. The film's lead (Dewaere) doesn't have much screen presence but a raft of fine supporting actors compensate for his shortcomings. Philippe Sarde's (GHOST STORY) effective underscore consists entirely of pianos. With Jeanne Moreau (only one scene but impressive), Mel Ferrer, Anny Duperey, Charles Denner, Michel Auclair and Caroline Cellier.