The Case Against X (1952)
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Overview
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).
Where to watch The Case Against X
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gaumont | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 |
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What is The Case Against X about?
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). The Case Against X is a Crime movie, released on 1952-06-11, runtime 100 minutes.
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Directed by
Richard Pottier
Cast
- Yves Deniaud as L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
- Yves Vincent as L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel
- Élina Labourdette as Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères
- Henri Crémieux as M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires
- Robert Dalban as L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel
- Jean Debucourt as Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau
- Marie Déa as Mme Le Mesles
- Marcel André as Le médecin légiste
- Marthe Mercadier as La détenue-manucure
- Charles Dechamps as Le juge d'instruction Ferrand
- Henri Nassiet as Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires
- María Riquelme as Étiennette, la concierge
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