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The Case Against X
The Case Against X
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  2. The Case Against X

The Case Against X

Original Title: Ouvert contre X…

1952
1h 40m
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1952

Runtime

1h 40m

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Storyline

"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).

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Jun 11, 1952
Languages
French
Director
Richard Pottier
Richard Pottier
Production
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Cinéphonic
Cinéphonic
Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

33 Cast Members

Yves Deniaud

Yves Deniaud

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

Yves Vincent

Yves Vincent

L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

Élina Labourdette

Élina Labourdette

Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

Henri Crémieux

Henri Crémieux

M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

Robert Dalban

Robert Dalban

L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

Jean Debucourt

Jean Debucourt

Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau

Marie Déa

Marie Déa

Mme Le Mesles

Marcel André

Marcel André

Le médecin légiste

Marthe Mercadier

Marthe Mercadier

La détenue-manucure

Charles Dechamps

Charles Dechamps

Le juge d'instruction Ferrand

Henri Nassiet

Henri Nassiet

Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires

María Riquelme

María Riquelme

Étiennette, la concierge

Guy Decomble

Guy Decomble

Le concierge

Olivier Hussenot

Olivier Hussenot

Jean Barrère

Pierre

Charles Vissières

Charles Vissières

Le détective Henri Bouteiller

Marcel Delaître

Marcel Delaître

Le commissaire

André Dumas

André Dumas

Michel Etcheverry

Michel Etcheverry

Bertrand Moal

Fernand René

Fernand René

Le tailleur

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