Police Python 357

1976 2h 5m FR

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6.7

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6.9

IMDB

★6.7TMDB · 104★6.9IMDB · 2,129

CrimeThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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A methodical police inspector becomes entangled in a web of deceit after a murder investigation reveals disturbing connections to his own department. As suspicion tightens around him, he must outwit both the killer and the system to survive.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Yves Montand
Inspecteur Marc Ferrot
François Périer
Commissaire Ganay
Simone Signoret
Thérèse Ganay
Stefania Sandrelli
Sylvia Leopardi
Vadim Glowna
L'inspecteur Abadie
Mathieu Carrière
L'inspecteur Ménard
Claude Bertrand
Le marchand de cochons
Gabrielle Doulcet
La vieille aux chats

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alain Corneau
Writers: Daniel Boulanger, Alain Corneau
Languages: French
Countries: France, Germany

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alain Corneau, shot by Étienne Becker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Georges Delerue. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Yves Montand and François Périer and Simone Signoret carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0075082 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alain Corneau directs. Étienne Becker behind the camera. Georges Delerue scores. Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte cuts. Produced in France, Germany. Dialogue in French.

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150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.
3Directed by Alain Corneau, shot by Étienne Becker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Georges Delerue. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Yves Montand and François Périer and Simone Signoret carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0075082 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 17 different titles around the world.