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Marceau Léonetti, a competent and energetic officer stops by chance the son of an influential lawyer driving under the influence of alcohol. A few months later, the lawyer falsely accuses Léonetti as being violent and incompetent. As a result Marceau is transferred to a small police station, where he meets young and beautiful Jeanne. Soon they are faced with a tough investigation.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
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Lino Ventura
Principal Inspector Marceau Leonetti

Marlène Jobert
Jeanne Dumas, the new auxiliary

Michel Constantin
Greg, the henchman

Paul Crauchet
Jacques Loring, Martin's neighbor

Alain Mottet
Frank Lambert, Leonetti's colleague and friend
Béatrice Arnac
Silvia

Guy Heron
Soramon

Albert Dagnant
Arnold
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José Giovanni directs. Étienne Becker behind the camera. François de Roubaix scores. Kenout Peltier cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.
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Rizzoli Film
IT
Cité Films
FR
Simar Films
FR
Valoria Films
FR
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