The French Detective
Originally released in 1975. The French Detective is a crime/drama film. directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lino Ventura, Patrick Dewaere, and Victor Lanoux
Synopsis
When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat believes the politician who hired them is as guilty as the murderous goon. Verjeat's pursuit of the councilman, Lardatte, gets him a warning from his superiors. When he embarrasses Lardatte while disarming a hostage (the dead volunteer's father), Verjeat is told he's being transferred within a week. He speeds up his hunt for the goon and, with Lefévre, one of his young detectives, he engineers a complicated scheme to buy more time before the transfer. How should Verjeat play out his values of honor and duty?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (124 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lino Ventura
as Commissioner Verjeat
Patrick Dewaere
as Inspector Lefèvre
Victor Lanoux
as Pierre Lardatte
Julien Guiomar
as General controller Ledoux
Pierre Tornade
as Commissioner Pignol
Françoise Brion
as Marthe Rigaux, boss of the brothel
Claude Rich
as Judge Delmesse
Michel Peyrelon
as Roger Portor, brother of Antoine
Claude Brosset
as Antoine Portor, Lardatte's henchman
Gérard Hérold
as Inspector Moitrié
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Mondex Films
- Les Films Ariane
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The French Detective about?
When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat believes the politician who hired them is as guilty as the murderous goon. Verjeat's pursuit of the ...
Who directed The French Detective?
The French Detective was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
How long is The French Detective?
The French Detective has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The French Detective released?
The French Detective was released on December 10, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The French Detective?
The main cast of The French Detective includes Lino Ventura, Patrick Dewaere, Victor Lanoux, Julien Guiomar, Pierre Tornade.
Is The French Detective worth watching?
The French Detective has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 124 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.