The Case Against X (1952)
A button, a piece of the puzzle?
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).
Director: Richard Pottier
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 11, 1952
Cast
- Yves Deniaud - L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
- Yves Vincent - L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel
- Élina Labourdette - Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères
- Henri Crémieux - M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires
- Robert Dalban - L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel
- Jean Debucourt - Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau
- Marie Déa - Mme Le Mesles
- Marcel André - Le médecin légiste
- Marthe Mercadier - La détenue-manucure
- Charles Dechamps - Le juge d'instruction Ferrand
Screenplay
- René Floriot
- René Floriot (Screenplay)
- Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon (Adaptation)
- Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon (Dialogue)
Music: Marc Lanjean
Editing: Jean Feyte
Production: Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Cinéphonic, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
france, paris, france, police, money, police investigation, police inspector, unfaithful, thriller
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Case Against X about?
- 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).
- Who directed The Case Against X?
- The Case Against X was directed by Richard Pottier.
- Who stars in The Case Against X?
- The Case Against X stars Yves Deniaud, Yves Vincent, Élina Labourdette, Henri Crémieux, Robert Dalban, Jean Debucourt.
- How long is The Case Against X?
- The Case Against X has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Case Against X?
- The Case Against X is a Crime film.
- Where was The Case Against X produced?
- The Case Against X was produced in France.