Mandat d'amener (1953)
Appointed public prosecutor in a small provincial town, Gérard Latour befriends Delanglade, whose young wife becomes his mistress. Shortly afterwards, a fire ravages Delanglade's factory. During the ensuing investigation, the Public Prosecutor discovers the troubled past of the industrialist and his front man, Jacques Perthuis, an ex-convict. They themselves set fire to the factory to collect the insurance premium. Gérard Latour, suspecting his mistress of complicity in her husband's machinations, leaves her after a stormy argument.
Director: Pierre-Louis
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: August 2, 1953
Cast
- Frank Villard - Gérard Latour
- Madeleine Lebeau - Françoise Delanglade
- Pierre-Louis - Jacques Pertuis
- Louis Arbessier - Mr. Delanglade
- Madeleine Barbulée - Judge's wife
- Gaby Basset - Lady of the books
- Jean-Marie Bon
- Colette Castel
- Robert Dalban - Alexandre Brion
- Micheline Francey - Miss Féraud
Screenplay
Production: C.F.P.C.
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre-Louis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mandat d'amener about?
- Appointed public prosecutor in a small provincial town, Gérard Latour befriends Delanglade, whose young wife becomes his mistress. Shortly afterwards, a fire ravages Delanglade's factory. During the ensuing investigation, the Public Prosecutor discovers the troubled past of the industrialist and his front man, Jacques Perthuis, an ex-convict. They themselves set fire to the factory to collect the insurance premium. Gérard Latour, suspecting his mistress of complicity in her husband's machinations, leaves her after a stormy argument.
- Who directed Mandat d'amener?
- Mandat d'amener was directed by Pierre-Louis.
- Who stars in Mandat d'amener?
- Mandat d'amener stars Frank Villard, Madeleine Lebeau, Pierre-Louis, Louis Arbessier, Madeleine Barbulée, Gaby Basset.
- How long is Mandat d'amener?
- Mandat d'amener has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- Where was Mandat d'amener produced?
- Mandat d'amener was produced in France.