Choice of Arms

In this gripping 1981 French crime film, a former gangster's tranquil life is shattered when two wanted crooks, including a psychotic young man, arrive uninvited on his rural estate. As Noël navigates a web of loyalty and betrayal to rescue his wife from the clutches of the unstable Mickey, he must confront his own troubled past and the harsh realities of French society. With its tense plot and character-driven drama, "Choice of Arms" is a masterful exploration of human vulnerability under stress, culminating in a haunting conclusion that leaves a lasting impact on its protagonist.