The Case Against X 1952
6.5 / 10
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).
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).
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... l'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
... l'inspecteur Richard
... Catherine Villard
... Phalempeau
... l'inspecteur Sylvestre
... Maître Landry
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Release Date:
Jun 11, 1952 (France)
Run Time:
1hr 40`
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Original Language:
French
Production Countries:
France
Status:
Released
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... Director
... Assistant Director
Cast
... l'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
... l'inspecteur Richard
... Catherine Villard
... Phalempeau
... l'inspecteur Sylvestre
... Maître Landry
... Mme Le Mesles
... le docteur
... la détenue-manucure
... Le juge d'instruction Ferrand
... L'industriel Paul Dorgères
... Etiennette - la concierge
... Le concierge
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JB
Jean Barrère... Pierre
... Le détective Henri Bouteiller
... Le commissaire
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... Bertrand Moal
FR
Fernand René... Le tailleur
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... Producer
... Producer
... Production Director
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