One Way Ticket

One Way Ticket (original title: Un aller simple) is a 1971 French crime film written and directed by José Giovanni. It is based on Henry Edward Helseth's novel The Chair for Martin Rome and runs for roughly two hours. The ensemble cast features Alain Mottet, Giancarlo Giannini, Jean Gaven, Maurice Garrel, Ottavia Piccolo and Paola Pitagora, with Philippe Brizard and Rufus also appearing. Made during a prolific period in Giovanni's career, the film reflects his enduring fascination with the world of crime and fits within the wave of French crime pictures of its era, bringing together performers from both French and Italian cinema.