The French Detective

– When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat bel..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1975
Original Name:
Adieu poulet
The French Detective (1975) - Also known as Adieu poulet

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?

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Release Date:

11 Mar 1979

Language:

French

Director:

Pierre Granier-Deferre

Writer:

Jean Laborde (novel), Francis Veber

Main Actors:

Lino Ventura, Patrick Dewaere, Victor Lanoux, Julien Guiomar

Plot:

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?

Awards:

3 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10