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Content: 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).

Countries:

France

Genres:

Crime

Runtime:

100 minutes

Year:

1952

Directors:

Richard Pottier

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Production companies:

Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG),

Cinéphonic,

Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)

Actors:

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel

L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel

Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères

M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires

L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel

Crews:

Director

Assistant Director

Writer

Screenplay

Adaptation