Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff (1977)
Jean-Marie Fayard is a young examining magistrate in a large provincial french city. He belongs to that generation of judges who are endeavoring to re-adapt the notion of justice to our changing times. His methods are not agreeable to every one. Criticism and pressure are brought to bear upon him but he is aware of his value, professionally, and refuses to make any concessions. He follows an unwavering course. He uses dynamic methods and takes uncustomary initiatives. He behaves like a crusader, a battler, whence the nickname given him by the reporters : the sheriff.
Director: Yves Boisset
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: January 12, 1977
Cast
- Patrick Dewaere - Judge Fayard
- Aurore Clément - Michèle Louvier
- Philippe Léotard - Marec
- Michel Auclair - Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'
- Jean Bouise - Arnould
- Daniel Ivernel - Marcheron
- Jean-Marc Bory - Monsieur Paul
- Henri Garcin - Picot
- Jacques Spiesser - Jacques Steiner
- Marcel Bozzuffi - Joanno aka 'Le Capitaine'
Screenplay
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Jacques Loiseleux
Editing: Albert Jurgenson, Laurence Leininger
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Yves Boisset
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff about?
- Jean-Marie Fayard is a young examining magistrate in a large provincial french city. He belongs to that generation of judges who are endeavoring to re-adapt the notion of justice to our changing times. His methods are not agreeable to every one. Criticism and pressure are brought to bear upon him but he is aware of his value, professionally, and refuses to make any concessions. He follows an unwavering course. He uses dynamic methods and takes uncustomary initiatives. He behaves like a crusader, a battler, whence the nickname given him by the reporters : the sheriff.
- Who directed Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
- Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff was directed by Yves Boisset.
- Who stars in Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
- Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff stars Patrick Dewaere, Aurore Clément, Philippe Léotard, Michel Auclair, Jean Bouise, Daniel Ivernel.
- How long is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
- Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
- Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff produced?
- Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff was produced in France.