Les assassins de l'ordre (1971)

A judge investigating police corruption finds that the deeper he digs, the more roadblocks he finds.

Director:

Marcel Carné

Writers:

Paul Andréota, Marcel Carné,

Stars:

Jacques Brel, Catherine Rouvel, Paola Pitagora

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jacques Brel	...	Le juge d'instruction Bernard Level
Catherine Rouvel	...	Danièle Lebegue
Paola Pitagora	...	Laura
Roland Lesaffre	...	Saugeat
Boby Lapointe	...	Louis Casso
Jean-Roger Caussimon	...	Le commissaire Lagache
Henri Nassiet	...	Le président du tribunal (as Henry Nassiet)
Harry-Max	...	Moulard (as Harry Max)
Pierre Maguelon	...	Le gardien
Luc Ponette	...	Me Rivette
Marius Laurey	...	Véricel
Lucien Barjon	...	Mauvoisins
Alain Nobis	...	Le président
Françoise Giret	...	Geneviève Saugeat
François Cadet	...	Rabut

Storyline

A judge investigating police corruption finds that the deeper he digs, the more roadblocks he finds.

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Plot Keywords:

police | corruption | based on book

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

7 May 1971 (France)

Also Known As:

A rend gyilkosai

Company Credits

Production Co:

Compagnie Franco Coloniale Cinématographique (CFCC), Les Productions Belles Rives, West Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

User Reviews

How an honest judge challenges the French police system ?

It is hard to believe that this film has been directed by Marcel Carné,a man who gave the world one of the most admired French films called "Les enfants du paradis".The basic idea of this film consists of the conflict between judiciary and police which has pernicious effect on society as ordinary citizens are harassed in the name of police investigation and routine procedure.Marcel Carné shows that in a democratic setup even the life of a most ordinary citizen is as important as that of a respected lawmaker.This is because nobody is above the law.Jacques Brel gives one of his most memorable performances of his career as a judge who investigates a case involving the death of a small time criminal.Les Assassins de l'ordre is one of the few French films which tackled the theme of police versus judge.Marcel Carné shows his hero to be critical of injustice taking place around him.This film needs to be seen for its sympathetic portrayal of French youth who support judge Level in his quest for truth.There are good supporting performances by Charles Denner,Didier Haudepin and Michel Lonsdale.