The Case Against X
movie
A button, a piece of the puzzle?
Released June 11, 1952
Genres:
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).
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
Crew
Richard Pottier
as
Director
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Gérard Ducaux-Rupp
as
Assistant Director
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René Floriot
as
Writer
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René Floriot
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Screenplay
Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
as
Adaptation
Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
as
Dialogue
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François Chavane
as
Producer
Alain Poiré
as
Producer
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Robert Sussfeld
as
Production Director
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Maurice Barry
as
Cinematography
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Jean Lallier
as
Camera Operator
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Fernand Janisse
as
Sound Engineer