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A relentless journalist who travels to uncover the truth behind Richard Politzer's death. Resourceful and skeptical, she navigates a maze of suspects, double-crosses, and political machinations while maintaining a determined focus on facts over faction.

Paula's ex-boyfriend, a writer who published communist-leaning editorials. His death becomes the catalyst for Paula's investigation, and his radical past fuels the conspiracy surrounding Lacroix's death.

A former associate whose connections to the local political scene entangle Paula in a dangerous inquiry. He is implicated in violent acts and becomes a focal point in the hidden power struggles of Atlantic-Cité.

David Goodis's girlfriend whose presence intensifies the probe into Richard's circle. Her involvement intersects personal and political intrigue, culminating in a deadly confrontation.

The writer who becomes a key figure in Paula's investigation, serving as a conduit to Richard's world. He offers information and perspectives that complicate Paula's search for the truth.

Local police inspector who initially pursues Paula while also hinting at protective complicity. He advances the investigation but his loyalties appear unclear as the plot unfolds.

A dangerous figure who murders Typhus and Doris for being discovered in his tracks, and who attempts to further manipulate Paula by offering a villa-visit in exchange for money. He is ultimately shot by Paula.

An inspector who travels from Paris to Atlantic-Cité to pursue the Lacroix case. He represents the broader, official scrutiny of the affair and becomes involved in Paula's hunt for the truth.

A real-life journalist who makes a cameo as himself at the film's end, driving past Paula and offering a pragmatic, skeptical perspective on the political climate.

The former mayor of Atlantic-Cité whose death becomes a trigger point for the political machinations and power struggles that drive the investigation.