Dossier 1413 (1962)
Directed by Michel Boisrond

Crime / Drama
aka: Secret File 1413

Film Synopsis

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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Film Credits

  • Director: Michel Boisrond
  • Script: Michel Boisrond
  • Cinematographer: 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
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 100 min
  • Aka: Secret File 1413

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