Non coupable (1947)

Non coupable is a French crime film first released in 1947, directed by Henri Decoin.  The film stars Michel Simon, Jany Holt, Jean Debucourt, Georges Bréhat and François Joux.  It has also been released under the title: Not Guilty.  Our overall rating for this film is: very good.


Thirty years ago, Ancelin was a famous doctor, but now he is an alcoholic who tries to forget his wasted life.  One night, as usual, his mistress Madeleine finds him totally drunk in a cheap cafe.  Despite his condition, Ancelin decides to drive home in his car, but at a crossroads he has a terrible accident and kills a motorcyclist.  When he comes to his senses, Ancelin manages to make the killing look like an accident.  The police and a journalist are convinced that the man killed himself by accident because the motorcycle was stolen and he was driving without lights.  This outcome is a revelation for Ancelin, who sees how he might get away with a deadly revenge...
© Willems Henri (Brussels, Belgium)

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