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The Case Against X (1952)

The Case Against X (1952)

Crime

A button, a piece of the puzzle?

Release Date: 1952, June 11
Directors: Richard Pottier
Countries: France
Production: Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Cinéphonic, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Cast: Madeleine Barbulée, Robert Dalban, Guy Decomble, Myriam Bru, Marthe Mercadier, Michel Etcheverry, René Dupuy, Yves Vincent, Alfred Adam, Marie Déa, Henri Crémieux, Paul Villé

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).

Keywords:

money police thriller paris, france france police inspector police investigation unfaithful