The French Detective

Year: 1975

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: French

Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre

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Thugs murder a volunteer and a police officer, prompting Chief Inspector Verjeat to blame the councilman who ordered them. His probe of Councilman Lardatte brings a warning and a pending transfer. After humiliating Lardatte in a hostage crisis, Verjeat and detective Lefévre devise a scheme buying time before reassignment, testing his honor and duty.

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