

The Case Against X
1952-06-11 · 100 min · ★ 7.4
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).
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- Directors
- Richard Pottier
- Production companies
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Cinéphonic, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Yves DeniaudL'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
Yves VincentL'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel
Élina LabourdetteCatherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères
Henri CrémieuxM. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires
Robert DalbanL'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel
Jean DebucourtMaître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau
Marie DéaMme Le Mesles
Marcel AndréLe médecin légiste
Marthe MercadierLa détenue-manucure
Charles DechampsLe juge d'instruction Ferrand
Henri NassietPaul Dorgères, homme d’affaires
María RiquelmeÉtiennette, la concierge
Guy DecombleLe concierge
Olivier Hussenot
Charles VissièresLe détective Henri Bouteiller
Marcel DelaîtreLe commissaire
André Dumas
Michel EtcheverryBertrand Moal
Fernand-RenéLe tailleurTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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