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The French Detective (1975) — When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat
The French Detective (1975) Storyline
When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat believes the politician who hired them is as guilty as the murderous goon. Verjeat's pursuit of the councilman, Lardatte, gets him a warning from his superiors. When he embarrasses Lardatte while disarming a hostage (the dead volunteer's father), Verjeat is told he's being transferred within a week. He speeds up his hunt for the goon and, with Lefévre, one of his young detectives, he engineers a complicated scheme to buy more time before the transfer. How should Verjeat play out his values of honor and duty?
Full Cast & Crew
- Lino Ventura as Commissioner Verjeat
- Patrick Dewaere as Inspector Lefèvre
- Victor Lanoux as Pierre Lardatte
- Julien Guiomar as General controller Ledoux
- Pierre Tornade as Commissioner Pignol
- Françoise Brion as Marthe Rigaux, boss of the brothel
- Claude Rich as Judge Delmesse
- Michel Peyrelon as Roger Portor, brother of Antoine
- Claude Brosset as Antoine Portor, Lardatte's henchman
- Gérard Hérold as Inspector Moitrié
- Gérard Dessalles as Inspector Ransac
- Jacques Rispal as Mr. Mercier, father of the young man killed
- Patrick Feigelson as Louis
- Jean-Yves Gautier as Letellier
- Pierre Londiche as Jeanvier, informer with the dog
Why Watch The French Detective?
The Vibe: The French Detective is a captivating and well-crafted crime movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1975. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.7/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with crime-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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