Une sale affaire (1981)
Novak is a police inspector to whom any means is fair in getting evidence on criminals - especially drug dealers. He is after a drug ring that includes a city official and desperately needs evidence to bring the corrupt politician to trial, and to close down the ring. To that end, he involves Helene, the politician's secretary, causing her intensive emotional stress as he destroys her home life and unintentionally costs the life of her sister. By the time events have completed their course, the inspector has a chance to help Helene back to normalcy, and to reflect on the ultimate worth of his methods.
Director: Alain Bonnot
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 25, 1981
Cast
- Marlène Jobert - Hélène
- Victor Lanoux - Novak
- Patrick Bouchitey - Dunoyer
- Agnès Château - Julia
- Etienne Chicot - Florian
Production: Antenne 2, JLB Productions, Les Films de la Drouette, UGC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alain Bonnot
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Une sale affaire about?
- Novak is a police inspector to whom any means is fair in getting evidence on criminals - especially drug dealers. He is after a drug ring that includes a city official and desperately needs evidence to bring the corrupt politician to trial, and to close down the ring. To that end, he involves Helene, the politician's secretary, causing her intensive emotional stress as he destroys her home life and unintentionally costs the life of her sister. By the time events have completed their course, the inspector has a chance to help Helene back to normalcy, and to reflect on the ultimate worth of his methods.
- Who directed Une sale affaire?
- Une sale affaire was directed by Alain Bonnot.
- Who stars in Une sale affaire?
- Une sale affaire stars Marlène Jobert, Victor Lanoux, Patrick Bouchitey, Agnès Château, Etienne Chicot.
- How long is Une sale affaire?
- Une sale affaire has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Une sale affaire?
- Une sale affaire is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- Where was Une sale affaire produced?
- Une sale affaire was produced in France.