The Case Against X
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“A button, a piece of the puzzle?”
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About
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).
Cast
Yves Deniaud
as L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
Yves Vincent
as L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel
Élina Labourdette
as Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères
Henri Crémieux
as M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires
Robert Dalban
as L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel
Jean Debucourt
as Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau
Marie Déa
as Mme Le Mesles
Marcel André
as Le médecin légiste
Marthe Mercadier
as La détenue-manucure
Charles Dechamps
as Le juge d'instruction Ferrand
Henri Nassiet
as Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires
María Riquelme
as Étiennette, la concierge
Guy Decomble
as Le concierge
Olivier Hussenot
as
Jean Barrère
as Pierre
Charles Vissières
as Le détective Henri Bouteiller
Marcel Delaître
as Le commissaire
André Dumas
as
Michel Etcheverry
as Bertrand Moal
Fernand René
as Le tailleur
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Stream The Case Against X online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated crime movie originally produced in French and released in 1952, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 4 viewers worldwide.
About The Case Against X
“A button, a piece of the puzzle?”
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). Running 100 minutes.
The Case Against X Cast and Characters
The cast features Yves Deniaud (as L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel), Yves Vincent (as L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel), Élina Labourdette (as Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères), Henri Crémieux (as M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires), and Robert Dalban (as L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel). Their performances are a major reason The Case Against X has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch The Case Against X NowWhy People Are Watching The Case Against X
The Case Against X flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Case Against X?
The Case Against X runs for 100 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is The Case Against X good? What's the rating?
The Case Against X holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 4 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Case Against X?
The main cast includes Yves Deniaud, Yves Vincent, Élina Labourdette, and Henri Crémieux, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Case Against X available in French?
Yes — The Case Against X was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Case Against X released?
The Case Against X was released in 1952.
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What is The Case Against X about?
The Case Against X is a Crime film. 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).
When was The Case Against X released?
The Case Against X was released on June 11, 1952. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. The film was produced by Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG).
Who stars in The Case Against X?
The Case Against X stars Yves Deniaud, Yves Vincent, Élina Labourdette and Henri Crémieux. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Case Against X available in HD?
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