The Case Against X(1952)
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A button, a piece of the puzzle?
The Case Against X Synopsis
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).
The Case Against X (1952) is a crime film directed by Richard Pottier, released on June 11, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Yves Deniaud, Yves Vincent, Élina Labourdette and Henri Crémieux. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Pottier
- Writers:
- René Floriot, René Floriot, Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
- Producers:
- François Chavane, Alain Poiré
- Composer:
- Marc Lanjean
- Production:
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Cinéphonic, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
- Status:
- Released
The Case Against X Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Richard Pottier, written by René Floriot, René Floriot and Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon, produced by François Chavane and Alain Poiré.
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The Case Against X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Case Against X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Case Against X online?
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The Case Against X (1952) is available to stream on Gaumont Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Case Against X?
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The main cast of The Case Against X (1952) includes Yves Deniaud, Yves Vincent, Élina Labourdette, Henri Crémieux and Robert Dalban. The film was directed by Richard Pottier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Case Against X released?
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The Case Against X was released on June 11, 1952 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Case Against X worth watching?
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The Case Against X (1952) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.