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).

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

Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau

Mme Le Mesles

Le médecin légiste

La détenue-manucure

Le juge d'instruction Ferrand

Status
Released
Type
Movie
Director
Richard Pottier
Genres