The Case Against X

The Case Against X

1952
1h 40m
6.5

6.5/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
Crime

"A button, a piece of the puzzle?"

Overview

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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Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG) Cinéphonic Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French

Keywords

france paris, france police money police investigation police inspector unfaithful thriller

Quick Facts

Original Title Ouvert contre X…
Release Date June 11, 1952
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0159621

Cast

Yves Deniaud
Yves Deniaud

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

Yves Vincent
Yves Vincent

L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

Élina Labourdette
Élina Labourdette

Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

Henri Crémieux
Henri Crémieux

M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

Robert Dalban
Robert Dalban

L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

Jean Debucourt
Jean Debucourt

Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau

Marie Déa
Marie Déa

Mme Le Mesles

Marcel André
Marcel André

Le médecin légiste

Marthe Mercadier
Marthe Mercadier

La détenue-manucure

Charles Dechamps
Charles Dechamps

Le juge d'instruction Ferrand

Henri Nassiet
Henri Nassiet

Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires

María Riquelme
María Riquelme

Étiennette, la concierge

Key Crew

Richard Pottier
Director
René Floriot
Writer
René Floriot
Screenplay
François Chavane
Producer
Alain Poiré
Producer