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Police Python 357

Police Python 357

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Police Python 357

1976

2h 5m

6.7(103 votes)

Crime

Thriller

Drama

Overview

A methodical police inspector becomes entangled in a web of deceit after a murder investigation reveals disturbing connections to his own department. As suspicion tightens around him, he must outwit both the killer and the system to survive.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Inspecteur Marc Ferrot

François Périer

François Périer

Commissaire Ganay

Simone Signoret

Simone Signoret

Thérèse Ganay

Stefania Sandrelli

Stefania Sandrelli

Sylvia Leopardi

Vadim Glowna

Vadim Glowna

L'inspecteur Abadie

Mathieu Carrière

Mathieu Carrière

L'inspecteur Ménard

Claude Bertrand

Claude Bertrand

Le marchand de cochons

Gabrielle Doulcet

Gabrielle Doulcet

La vieille aux chats

Alice Reichen

La marchande de stylos

Tony Rödel

L'Alsacien

Creative team

Directed by: Alain Corneau
Written by: Daniel Boulanger
Alain Corneau
Produced by: Albina du Boisrouvray

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