The Case Against X

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).

Country:

France

Genre:

Crime

Duration:

100 minutes

Year:

1952

Director:

Richard Pottier

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Company:

Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG),

Cinéphonic,

Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)

Cast:

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

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