The Goldman Case

The Goldman Case is a historical crime drama centered on the 1975 legal proceedings of Pierre Goldman, a French left-wing activist. While Goldman admits to several armed robberies, he maintains his innocence regarding a specific pharmacy heist that resulted in the deaths of two women. As the trial unfolds, he becomes a symbol for the intellectual left, drawing significant media attention and public debate. The narrative focuses on the strained relationship between the provocative defendant and his young lawyer, Georges Kiejman, as Goldman faces the possibility of the death penalty.

Directed by Cédric Kahn, this production is the second film in his career, following The Prayer. The movie features Arieh Worthalter as Pierre Goldman and Arthur Harari as Maître Kiejman. Produced by Moonshaker and Tropdebonheur Productions, the film had a budget of 3 million USD and earned the same amount at the worldwide box office. It holds a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 3,500 votes and a matching score of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 252 votes.