Synopsis
In Bordeaux, a gay man's murder leads Inspector Verta to investigate. He develops feelings for Bernard, a musician suspect, jeopardizing his marriage and impartiality in the case.
Movie Information
- Director
- Yannick Bellon
- Writers
- Yannick Bellon, Alain Marcel
- Release Year
- 1984
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Genre
- Thriller, Crime
- Language
- FR
- Country
- France
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 4.4 / 10 (16 votes)
Top Cast
Victor Lanoux
Commissaire Michel Verta
Anny Duperey
Nathalie Verta
Valérie Mairesse
Marilyn
Xavier Deluc
Bernard
Michel Galabru
Jean Morane / Sylvain Morane
Roland Blanche
Manuel Garcia
Michèle Simonnet
Marianne
Patrick Raynal
René Villedieu
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