

Crime · Thriller · Drama
Overview
A methodical police inspector becomes entangled in a web of deceit after a murder investigation reveals disturbing connections to his own department. As suspicion tightens around him, he must outwit both the killer and the system to survive.
Top Cast


Yves Montand
Yves Montand
Inspecteur Marc Ferrot
Yves Montand
Inspecteur Marc Ferrot


François Périer
François Périer
Commissaire Ganay
François Périer
Commissaire Ganay


Simone Signoret
Simone Signoret
Thérèse Ganay
Simone Signoret
Thérèse Ganay


Stefania Sandrelli
Stefania Sandrelli
Sylvia Leopardi
Stefania Sandrelli
Sylvia Leopardi


Vadim Glowna
Vadim Glowna
L'inspecteur Abadie
Vadim Glowna
L'inspecteur Abadie


Mathieu Carrière
Mathieu Carrière
L'inspecteur Ménard
Mathieu Carrière
L'inspecteur Ménard


Claude Bertrand
Claude Bertrand
Le marchand de cochons
Claude Bertrand
Le marchand de cochons


Gabrielle Doulcet
Gabrielle Doulcet
La vieille aux chats
Gabrielle Doulcet
La vieille aux chats
Alice Reichen
Alice Reichen
La marchande de stylos
Alice Reichen
La marchande de stylos
Tony Rödel
Tony Rödel
L'Alsacien
Tony Rödel
L'Alsacien
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