Summary
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...
Review
User Comments
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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Credits
- Director: Michel Boisrond
- Script: Michel Boisrond
- Photo: Jacques Klein
- Music: André Borly
- Cast: Claudine Dupuis (Doris), Jean Danet (Gilles Cauvin), Dora Doll, Henri Vilbert (Le commissaire Rossi), Rita Cadillac (Herself), Jacques Dumesnil (Docteur Pira), Albert Dinan (Un inspecteur), Johnny Hallyday (Himself), Pierre-Louis (Olivet), Marc Johannes (Rémy), Pierre Larquey, Eddie Barclay (Himself), Catherine Deneuve (Unconfirmed), Jean Tissier, Françoise Vatel (Caroline)
- Country: France
- Language: French
- Runtime: 100 min; B&W
- Aka: Secret File 1413
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