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The Case Against X

(1952)

June 11, 1952 1h 40m
65%
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Overview

Paul Dorgères, a wealthy industrialist, has been mysteriously murdered. The investigation is entrusted to the experienced Chief Inspector Bonnardel and his young rookie assistant, Inspector Richard. Suspicion turns to his mistress Catherine Villard, with whom he had just broken up on the night of the crime. She is soon arrested and charged. However, Inspector Richard discovers a button at the scene of the crime which could help him to trace the trail and confound the culprit(s).

Richard Pottier

Director

Top Billed Cast

YD

Yves Deniaud

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

YV

Yves Vincent

L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

ÉL

Élina Labourdette

Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

HC

Henri Crémieux

M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

RD

Robert Dalban

L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

JD

Jean Debucourt

Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau

MD

Marie Déa

Mme Le Mesles

MA

Marcel André

Le médecin légiste

MM

Marthe Mercadier

La détenue-manucure

CD

Charles Dechamps

Le juge d'instruction Ferrand