The Case Against X

The Case Against X

A button, a piece of the puzzle?

Ouvert contre X…

6.5 /10 3 votes
June 11, 1952 1h 40m Released

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

Director Richard Pottier
Writers René Floriot, René Floriot
Studio Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Rating 6.5/10
Language FR

Cast & Crew

Yves Deniaud

Yves Deniaud

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

Yves Vincent

Yves Vincent

L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

Élina Labourdette

Élina Labourdette

Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

Henri Crémieux

Henri Crémieux

M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

Robert Dalban

Robert Dalban

L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

Jean Debucourt

Jean Debucourt

Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau

Marie Déa

Marie Déa

Mme Le Mesles

Marcel André

Marcel André

Le médecin légiste

Marthe Mercadier

Marthe Mercadier

La détenue-manucure

Charles Dechamps

Charles Dechamps

Le juge d'instruction Ferrand

Henri Nassiet

Henri Nassiet

Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires

María Riquelme

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.