is a French-Italian thriller directed by Alain Jessua that explores the descent of an ordinary man into megolamaniacal madness and terrorism. Plot Summary
Adapted from David Lippincott’s novel The Voice of Armageddon , the film is often categorized as a "cautionary tale" that draws on contemporary anxieties about individual radicalization and the craving for recognition in modern society. It stands as a psychological crime drama rather than the asteroid-disaster movie of the same name released in 1998. Information Release Year Runtime Genre Crime, Thriller, Drama Language French / Italian Armaguedon (1977) - IMDb Armaguedon(1977)
After the accidental death of his brother, a simple repairman named Louis Carrier inherits a massive fortune. Driven by a desperate need to be remembered, Carrier adopts the pseudonym and begins a campaign of random terror and brutal murders to achieve infamy. The French police, struggling to catch the unpredictable suspect, enlist the help of police psychologist Dr. Michel Ambrose to profile and track down the one-man revolutionary before he can strike a high-stakes international conference in Paris. Core Cast & Crew Director: Alain Jessua Louis Carrier: Jean Yanne Dr. Michel Ambrose: Alain Delon Einstein (Carrier’s accomplice): Renato Salvatori Composer: Astor Piazzolla Thematic Context is a French-Italian thriller directed by Alain Jessua