Dossier 1413 (1962)

Dossier 1413 is a French crime film first released in 1962, directed by Michel Boisrond.  The film stars Claudine Dupuis, Jean Danet, Dora Doll, Henri Vilbert and Rita Cadillac.  It has also been released under the title: Secret File 1413.  Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.


When the body of a young woman is found in a forest, Inspector Rossi begins his investigation, unaware that one of his former colleagues, Gilles Cauvin, is also on the case, as a private detective.  Cauvin’s first promising lead is Caroline, the sister of his mistress.  It transpires that she is romantically linked to Rémy, the owner of a nightclub.  The latter turns out to be a front for various illicit operations, including drugs trafficking, blackmail and industrial espionage...

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A surprisingly good movie, underrated I think, as there is all the expected elements to make this movie a classic of the genre. The only thing missing was maybe a big name in the lead role to give it more credence. Yet, there are a multitude of interesting actors and personalities in this movie, not least the singing of Johnny Hallyday that is the present catalyst for the current viewer, such as I, to get interested in this movie. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Hervé Charpenay (Australia) 

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