Storyline
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).
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Yves Deniaud
L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
Yves Vincent
L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel
Élina Labourdette
Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères
Henri Crémieux
M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires
Robert Dalban
L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel
Jean Debucourt
Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau
Marie Déa
Mme Le Mesles
Marcel André
Le médecin légiste
Marthe Mercadier
La détenue-manucure
Charles Dechamps
Le juge d'instruction Ferrand
Henri Nassiet
Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires
María Riquelme
Étiennette, la concierge
Frequently Asked Questions
The Case Against X was released on June 11, 1952.
The runtime of The Case Against X is 1h 40m.
The Case Against X is a Crime movie.
The Case Against X has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Case Against X is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Case Against X was directed by Richard Pottier.
The main cast of The Case Against X includes Yves Deniaud, Yves Vincent, Élina Labourdette.
The Case Against X is originally in French.