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The Inquisitor

By Claude Miller

1981

Crime

1h27

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8.3/10

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7.6/10

Synopsis

Martinaud, an illustrious notary suspected of being the perpetrator of two horrendous crimes, voluntarily agrees to be questioned by Inspector Gallien on New Year's Eve. What initially is a routine procedure, soon becomes a harsh interrogation that seems to confirm the initial suspicions.

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👍 Unexpected twists and powerful finale

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Adrienrated ★ 8/10
February 6, 2026

Casting

Claude Miller

Claude Miller

Director

Lino Ventura

Lino Ventura

l'inspecteur Antoine Gallien

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Jérôme Martinaud

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

Chantal Martinaud

Guy Marchand

Guy Marchand

l'inspecteur Marcel Belmont

Yves Pignot

Yves Pignot

Policier

DI

Didier Agostini

le jeune policier

Elsa Lunghini

Elsa Lunghini

Camille

Jean-Claude Penchenat

Jean-Claude Penchenat

le commissaire divisionnaire

AN

Annie Miller

la mère de Camille

MA

Mathieu Schiffman

le fils Berthier

MI

Michel Such

Jean-Marie Jabelin

Pierre Maguelon

Pierre Maguelon

Adami

PA

Patrick Depeyrrat

Policeman

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