Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff

1977 1h 52m FR

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 54

DramaCrime

Synopsis

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Jean-Marie Fayard is a young examining magistrate in a large provincial french city. He belongs to that generation of judges who are endeavoring to re-adapt the notion of justice to our changing times. His methods are not agreeable to every one. Criticism and pressure are brought to bear upon him but he is aware of his value, professionally, and refuses to make any concessions. He follows an unwavering course. He uses dynamic methods and takes uncustomary initiatives. He behaves like a crusader, a battler, whence the nickname given him by the reporters : the sheriff.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Patrick Dewaere
Judge Fayard
Aurore Clément
Michèle Louvier
Philippe Léotard
Marec
Michel Auclair
Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'
Jean Bouise
Arnould
Daniel Ivernel
Marcheron
Jean-Marc Bory
Monsieur Paul
Henri Garcin
Picot

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yves Boisset
Writers: Luc Béraud, Claude Veillot, Yves Boisset
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yves Boisset, shot by Jacques Loiseleux. 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 Philippe Sarde. 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 Albert Jurgenson 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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Patrick Dewaere and Aurore Clément and Philippe Léotard carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0076242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 54 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Yves Boisset directs. Jacques Loiseleux behind the camera. Philippe Sarde scores. Albert Jurgenson cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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149 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Yves Boisset, shot by Jacques Loiseleux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Albert Jurgenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Patrick Dewaere and Aurore Clément and Philippe Léotard carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0076242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 54 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.