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Feature film — 1952

The Case Against X (1952)

7.41h 40mCrime

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).

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Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG) / Cinéphonic / Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)

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Director: Richard Pottier

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Cast & crew

Yves Deniaud as L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

Yves Deniaud

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

Yves Vincent as L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

Yves Vincent

L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

Élina Labourdette as Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

Élina Labourdette

Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

Henri Crémieux as M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

Henri Crémieux

M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

Robert Dalban as L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

Robert Dalban

L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

Jean Debucourt as Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau

Jean Debucourt

Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau

Marie Déa as Mme Le Mesles

Marie Déa

Mme Le Mesles

Marcel André as Le médecin légiste

Marcel André

Le médecin légiste

Marthe Mercadier as La détenue-manucure

Marthe Mercadier

La détenue-manucure

Charles Dechamps as Le juge d'instruction Ferrand

Charles Dechamps

Le juge d'instruction Ferrand

Henri Nassiet as Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires

Henri Nassiet

Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires

María Riquelme as Étiennette, la concierge

María Riquelme

Étiennette, la concierge

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