1952
6.5 (3 votes)
1h 40m
Genres
Crime
Production Companies
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Cinéphonic
Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Cinéphonic
Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
The Case Against X (Ouvert contre X…)
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).
Key Crew
Director: Richard Pottier
Writer: René Floriot
Screenplay: René Floriot
Producer: François Chavane, Alain Poiré
