The Case Against X
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Parent | Gaumont |
The Case Against X (French title: Ouvert contre X) is a 1952 French crime film thriller film helmed by director Richard Pottier, featuring performances by Yves Deniaud, Elina Labourdette, and Yves Vincent. The production was handled by Cinéphonic with Gaumont responsible for distribution. Shooting occurred both at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris and on various city locations. The film’s visual environment was crafted under the guidance of art director Lucien Carré.
Synopsis
Following the murder of a prosperous industrialist, his mistress Catherine becomes the prime suspect. Chief Inspector Bonnardel is convinced of her culpability and proceeds with her arrest, yet his junior, Inspector Richard, harbors doubts and undertakes a separate inquiry to uncover the actual perpetrator.
Cast
- Yves Deniaud portraying Chief Inspector Bonnardel
- Elina Labourdette as Catherine Villard
- Yves Vincent in the role of Inspector Richard
- Jean Debucourt as Maître Landry
- Marcel André performing as Medical Examiner
- Marie Déa cast as Madame Le Mesles
- Charles Dechamps playing Judge Ferrand
- Henri Nassiet as the industrialist Paul Dorgères
- Robert Dalban appearing as Inspector Sylvestre
- Charles Vissières in the role of Detective Henri Bouteiller
- Michel Etcheverry as Bertrand Moal
- Alfred Adam featured as Button Seller
References
Bibliography
- Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.