The Inquisitor (1981)

09/23/1981 (FR) • 1h 24m

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Overview

Martinaud, an illustrious notary suspected of being the perpetrator of two horrendous crimes, voluntarily agrees to be questioned by Inspector Gallien on New Year's Eve. What initially is a routine procedure, soon becomes a harsh interrogation that seems to confirm the initial suspicions.

Top Billed Cast

Lino Ventura

Inspector Antoine Gallien

Michel Serrault

Jérôme Martinaud

Romy Schneider

Chantal Martinaud

Guy Marchand

Inspector Marcel Belmont

Pierre Maguelon

Inspector Adami

Serge Malik

Mechanic

Jean-Claude Penchenat

Divisional Commissioner

Yves Pignot

Policeman in Raincoat

Mathieu Schiffman

Son Berthier


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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new year's eve

husband wife relationship

france

based on novel or book

lighthouse

estranged couple

police interrogation

police inspector

questioning

crime investigation

prime suspect

french polar

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