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Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff (1977)

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff (1977)

Drama Crime
Release Date: 1977, January 12
Directors: Yves Boisset
Countries: France
Cast: Aurore Clément, Hélène Vallier, Philippe Léotard, Patrick Dewaere, Jean Bouise, Van Doude, Michel Auclair, Jean Martin, Philippe Brizard, Henri Garcin, Marcel Bozzuffi, Roland Blanche

Overview:

Jean-Marie Fayard is a young examining magistrate in a large provincial french city. He belongs to that generation of judges who are endeavoring to re-adapt the notion of justice to our changing times. His methods are not agreeable to every one. Criticism and pressure are brought to bear upon him but he is aware of his value, professionally, and refuses to make any concessions. He follows an unwavering course. He uses dynamic methods and takes uncustomary initiatives. He behaves like a crusader, a battler, whence the nickname given him by the reporters : the sheriff.