Plot Film poster Directed by Yves Boisset Written by Ben Barzman Basilio Franchina Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant Music by Ennio Morricone Cinematography Ricardo Aronovich Release date 4 October 1972 (1972-10-04) (Italy) 11 October 1972 (1972-10-11) (France) Running time 120 minutes Country France Italy Language French